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FAMILY  MANUAL, 

Causes,  Symptoms,  and  Trcalment  of  Diseases ;  -'* ' 


OITIVQ     THK 


WITH    AN    ACCOUNT    OK 


THE  SYST'^'M  WHILE  IN   HEALTH,  AND  RULES 
FOR  PRESERVING  THAT  STATE. 


APPENDED  TO  WHICH  ARK 

BBCIPES    FOR   MAKING    VARIOUS    MEDICI^fES    AND    ARTI- 
CLES  OF   DIET   FOR   THE    SICK   ROOM, 

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JOHN  B.  NEWMAN,  M.D. 


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NEW-YORK ; 

THOMAS    S.   HUSTED   &   CO. 

97   Nassau   ■iirent. 
L847. 


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THOMAS    S.   MUSTI:D, 

In  the  Clerk's  Ollice  of  tiic  Southern  District  Court  of  New  York. 


KeeJ  &  Camiiii^liam,  Pril>tera, 
No.  9  Spruce  Strtrt,  N.  T. 


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PREFACE. 


of  New  York. 


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There  is  an  anecdote  about  an  ass,  laden  with 
salt,  passing  a  brook,  the  water  of"  which  dis- 
solved most  of  the  salt,  and  carried  it  oW,  to  tlie 
great  joy  of  the  ass,  who  was  thus  unexpectedly 
relieved  from  his  burden.  On  connnunicatinof 
his  discovery  to  a  brother  ass,  laden  w  ith  wool, 
the  latter  took  occasion  to  cross  the  bi-ook,  but 
instead  of  having  his  load  lightened,  was  obliged, 
to  his  great  chagrin,  to  carry  three  times  the  for- 
mer weight. 

In  the  same  position  as  the  advised  animal, 
many  persons  find  themselves,  who,  on  feeling 
unwell,  have  been  induced  to  try  a  remedy  which 
had  cured  some  one  else,  merely  on  the  supposi- 
tion that  af!  their  disease  was  perhaps  of  the  same 
nature,  it  would  cure  them.  And  if  unfortunate 
results  do  not  always  follow  when  medicines  ai'e 
prescribed  at  random,  and  in  ignorance,  it  is 
surely  a  matter  of  chance.  But  thei'e  should  be 
some  guide  of  proceeding  when  accidents  occur, 
and  the  physician  cannot  be  obtained  ;  or  when, 
as  in  the  country,  he  lives  at  a  distance  of  many 
miles.  At  those  , times  a  prompt  and  accurate 
prescriber  is  invaluable,  and  such  it  is  the  object 
of  this  book  to  become. 


Ji  <l; 


IV 


PRBFACB. 


Last  year  my  name  was  used  without  my  per- 
mission, in  an  indirect  manner,  in  connection 
with  a  compilation  of  scraps,  got  n\)  for  ihc  pur- 
pose of  selHng  as  a  "doctor  booi<."  Tliis  de- 
termined me  to  write  a  book  on  the  subject,  that 
would  be  really  useful,  and  capable  of  being  un- 
derstood by  every  family  in  the  land;  and  the 
present  undertaking  is  the  fulfilment  of  that  in- 
tention. 

The  symptoms  of  each  disease  are  carefully 
given,  so  that  one  kind  may  be  recognised  from 
another,  to  prevent  practising  in  the  dark  ;  also, 
the  treatment;  a  sketch  of  genera,'  physiology, 
and  rules  for  keeping  in  health,  together  with 
f)bservations  on  their  causes,  means  of  avoid- 
ing deleterious  influences,  and  such  other  re- 
marks  as  are  deemed  approj)riate  ;  ending  with 
some  recipes.  The  remedies  chosen  are  few  in 
number,  and  simple  in  character,  and  no  danger 
<an  attend  their  administration  as  directed.  More 
vegetables  would  have  been  mentioned,  were  it 
not  that  a  book  devoted  solely  to  popular  Medi- 
ical  Botany  will  accompany  this,  and  furnish  on 
that  point  all  the  desired  information. 


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CONTENTS. 


THE    SYSTEM   IN    A    STATE    OF    HEALTH. 


Prince's  Feather— Life-power  iii 
the  huinni)  germ — Anatomy  of 
the  liody  —  Digestion  in  the 
stomach— Milk-ciirrieis— Pro- 
cess of  supplying  the  system 
with  nutriuieut— Kidneys  and 
their  oflice — Qnantity  of  blood 


in  the  body— Hearts  pimip  two 
hogsheads  air  hour  through 
them— Lungs  want  one  hun- 
dred and  forty  gallons  of  air 
every  hour — Bed-rooms— Per- 
spiration —  Teeth  —  Cure  of 
awkwardness  -         9—14 


THE    SYSTEM   IN    A   STATE    OP   DISEASE. 


Atrophy         -        .       Page  UO 

Apoplexy  -        -         .  -     47 

Asthma           -         -        -  55 

Bilious  Headache       -  -    31 

Bleeding  from  the  Nose  34 

"       Lungs  -    38 

Bronchial  Consumptioa  73 

Burns        -         -         .  -     83 

Boils      ...  g7 

Bleeding  from  Wounds  -    91 

Conservative  Principle  -     15 

Children's  Diseases-        -  17 

Colic         -        -        -  -    27 

Common  Colds      -        -  33 

Coughs      -        -        -  -    33 

Croup            -        -        -  35 

Consumption     -        -  -    39 

Colera  Morbus        -        -  56 

Continued  Fever         -  .60 

Chicken  Pock         -        -  60 

Cow-pox            -        .  -    69 

Chronic  Bronchitis          -  73 

Catarrhal  Consumption  -     74 

Cramps  in  the  Legs         -  81 

"            "      Stomach  -    82 

Corns     -        -        -        -  82 

Chapped  Hands         .  .    35 

"         Lip»         -        -  86 

Chilblains           -        .  •    89 


Cancer  -        -       Page  89 

Clergymen's  Sore  Throat        91 
Cookery  for  the  Sick 
Dropsy  of  the  Head     - 
Dyspepsia       -         .        - 
DiarrhtBa  -        .        . 
Dysentery       ... 
Dropsy      ... 

"      of  the  Chest 
Delirium  Tremens     - 
Diabetes 


Dyspeptic  Cunsumptiou 

Diseases  of  the  Skin 

Disturbed  Sleep 

Deafness 

Drowning 

Epilepsy 

Earache     - 

Erysipelas 


95 
19 
23 
27 

28 
32 
38 
52 
53 
74 
78 
80 
85 
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A'J 
50 


Excessive  flow  of  th.e  Menses  54 

Excessive  Cold       "  -        -  88 

Foul  Stomach        -        .  23 

Falling  Sickness        -        -  47 

Flooding  from  the  Womb  53 

Fever  and  Ague          -        -  70 

False  Fever  and  Ague    -  72 

General  Dropsy          -        -  33 

Gravel            -        •        -  41 

Gout          •        '        '        •  is 


0                                                 CON  TK  NTS. 

(ieneriil  Cniiscs  of  Disenso, 

Kunniti;;  „t  ihe  Nose 

.    85 

iiiid  iiii'iiiiH  (if  iivuidiiig  tlietr 

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-     51 

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a.-. 

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41 

Swelled  Hreasts 

70 

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48 

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Slid'  Joints 

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Isaiies     .         .         .         - 

87 

Treainicnt  of  Childreu 

-     17 

Jauiidico    .... 

30 

Tie  Doloreux 

51 

King's  Evil     ... 

21 

Typlius  r'cver   - 

-     58 

Looseness  of  Bowels 

27 

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51 

Tooih  Powder  - 

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Ulcers     - 

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61 

Vis  .Mcdicatrix  Naturie 

-     16 

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68 

VoMiilin^  of  IJlood 

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Vaccination    . 

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Obstruction  of  the  Menses 

54 

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Water  Cure 

20 

Palpitation  of  the  Heart 

42 

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Quinsy  Sore  Throat 

36 

Worms 

30 

Rickets           ... 

20 

Whites 

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Re  ention  of  Urine 

42 

W  hooping  Cough 

55 

Hheuiiiatism 

44 

Warts 

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King  Worm        ... 

77 

Wounds 

85 

Rnpturo  in  Childreu 

82 

Wirins  on  the  Face   - 

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Rush  of  Jilooil  to  the  Head 

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PART  1. 


THE  SYSTEM  IN  A  STATE  OF  HEALTH. 

In  my  garden,  towering  above  the  common  flowers 
IS  a  Pnnce's  Feather  eight  feet  in  height,  and  over  an  inch 
in  diameter;  its  large,  egg-shaped,  awl-pointed  leaves, 
and  numerous  terminal  plumes  of  red  flowers,  making  it 
a  showy  and  imposing  object.  Who,  upon  surveying 
the  plant  in  all  its  magnificence,  would  suppose  that  this 
spring  It  was  a  little  seed,  much  smaller  than  a  pin's 
head  ?  Yet,  such  is  the  fact.  That  diminutive  seed 
had  a  living  inhabitant,  which,  roused  to  action,  by  the 
warmth  of  the  early  year,  took  the  dirt  and  water  that 
surrounded  it,  as  materials  for  building  up  its  present 
splendid  palace. 

About  the  same  size  as  the  seed  just  mentioned,  is  the 
human  germ:  its  life-power,  when  once  excited,  takes 
the  blood  furnished  it  by  the  parent,  and  from  it  makes 
a  heart  and  blood-vessels,  to  carry  nutriment  to  every 
part,  perfects  the  intestinal  can?!,  bones,  muscles,  brain, 
and  nervous  system,  until  in  ihe  adult  all  these  have 
attained  their  just  dimensions,  and  are  in  complete  work- 
ing order. 

The  human  body,  or  house  of  the  soul,  when  it  has 
attained  to  the  same  state  of  maturity  as  the  Prince's 
Feather  when  flowering,  contains  within  itself  two  hun- 
dred and  forty-eight  distinct  bones,  and  nearly  five 
hundred  muscles  :  the  muscle  is  that  part  of  an  animal 


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TUB    SVMTKM     l\     llt':AI,TII. 


t<;rino(l  its  flrsli.     It    has    iiImo  two  Ijniiiif,  with   tlirir 
ficcoinpativing   nerves  :     two    lifiirts,   ciicli    of    which 
piiiii|)8  a  lio^.shnad  of  l)loo(l  an  liour  through  it;   thr; 
vritis  h(!lon^iii[5  to  thr   right  Iirart,  th(!  rutcries  to  ihf 
leli :  two  hiim;s,  which    principally  lill    np  tht;   chest, 
having  three  hihcs  on  the  right  si(h;  and  two  on  the  hft, 
the    room    for  tlio    third  loho   l»eing  o{(!npi('(l    hy  the 
hearts  ;  sotne  thirty  feet  of  intestinal  tube,  part  of  which 
swells  out  ju9t  below  the  rnidrilF,  forming  a  bug  capa- 
ble of  holding  one  or  two  (piarts,  called  the   stomach  ; 
two  kidneys,  each  of  which  sends  a  tube  to  the  bladder ; 
and  linally,  nnmberle.^s  glands  scattered   through  the 
body  for  the  manufacture  of  various  secretions,  as  tears, 
bile,  and  spittle. 

The  human  body  is  divided,  anatomically,  into  the 
head,  trunk,  superior  extn-niities,  or  arms,  inferior  ex- 
tremities, or  legs. 

The  trunk  is  subdivided  into  three  parts : 

The  chest,  or  thorax,  containing  the  lungs  and  hearts. 

The  belly,  or  abdomen,  containing  the  stomach, 
spleen,  pancreas,  sweet-breads,  intestines  and  liver. 

The  pelvis,  or  that  part  within  the  hips,  containing 
the  blacfderand  rcctnm,orlowerportionof  the  intestines. 

The  chest  and  belly  are  divided  from  each  dther  by 
the  midriff,  or  diaphragm. 

When  food  is  taken  into  the  mouth,  the  first  act  of 
digestion  is  performed  by  the  spittle,  or  saHva,  being 
poured  out  upon  it  from  the  salivary  glands  around  the 
mouth  :  it  is  then  swallowed,  descending  a  part  of  the 
intestinal  tube,  called  esophagus,  into  the  stomach ;  when 
there,  the  stomach  pours  out  a  juice  upon  it  which  com- 
pletely dissolves  it  and  changes  its  whole  character, 
turning  it  into  a  grayish  looking  fluid  called  chyme :  no 
matter  what  kind  of  food  has  been  eaten,  the  chyme 
is  exactly  the  same  quality.  The  stomach  contracts 
on  itself  and  the  chyme  is  pushed  further  down  the 
intestinal  tube  ;  soon  after  leaving  the  stomach  it  passes 
by  a  small  canal  leading  to  the  liver  and  sweetbreads, 
through  which  a  mixed  liquor  runs  (composed  of  bile 
from  the  liver  and  the   secretion  of  the   sweetbreads) 


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this  snparatrs  tlic  chyme  into  two  parts,  cliylc,  or  milk, 
and  cxcrcmontiiioiis  miiiit'r,  wlii(  h  lust  iniversos  the 
bowels  and  is  riiially  lluown  oH! 

SiiilioiK'd  alt  round  the  inlcstiiial  tube,  from  ihis  place 
downwards,  arc  millions  of  liltid  vessels  callfd  hicli-.ils, 
or  milk-carriers  ;  these  suck  up  the  cliylt',  and  the  elivio 
alone,  with  extreme  avidity,  and  (;arry  it  to  the  me.ien- 
teric  glands  to  bo  further  rviiporated  ;  after  leiiviiig 
them  it  is  carried  to  the  chest  duel,  from  wlienee  it  is 
ilrposited  in  a  reservoir  of  venous  l)loo(l  in  the  neck  ; 
the  right  heart  then  takes  charge  of  it  and  pumps  it 
through  the  lungs,  where  it  receives  its  last  (tegree  of 
[)uriHcation. 

From  the  lungs  it  is  carried  to  the  left  heart,  and  by 
it  and  the  arteries  taken  to  every  part  of  the  system  to 
supply  its  wants.  The  arteries  continually  subdivide 
until  tlicy  terminate  into  minute  cells  :  opening  into  these 
little  bladders  or  cells,  are  three  vessels :  an  artery,  a 
vein  and  absorbent.  The  artery  carries  a  drop  of  blood 
into  the  cell,  from  this  the  absorbent  selects  what  it  re- 
quires and  carries  it  oflf;  if  in  a  muscle,  fibrin  is  taken 
away  ;  if  in  a  bone,  lime,  etc.,  etc. ;  the  vein  sucks  up 
what  is  left  and  carries  it  away. 

The  renal  arteries  go  to  the  kidneys  to  supply  them 
with  the  means  of  secreting  urine;  most  likely  vith  the 
urine,  oHensive  articles  that  may  have  accidentally  en- 
tered the  blood  are  taken  away,  for  turpentine  and  simi- 
lar substances  may  be  smelt  in  it  almost  immediately 
after  being  swallowed.  The  skin  and  kidneys  seem 
to  alternate  in  their  functions  ;  when  there  is  a  great 
deal  of  perspiration  there  is  but  little  urine,  and  vice 
versa;  every  one  has  felt  this  difference  in  the  changes 
induced  by  the  warmth  of  summer  and  the  cold  of 
winter. 

It  has  been  calculated  that  the  quantity  of  blood  in 
the  adult  human  body  is  about  28  pounds,  of  which 
some  22  pounds  are  contained  in  the  veins  and  G  pounds 
in  the  arteries. 

The  brain  secretes  the  nervous  fluid  which  is  carried 
to  all  parts  of  the  body,  urging  every  organ  to  the  per- 


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THE    SYSTEM    IN    HEALTH. 


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formance  of  its  proper  functions  ;  when  we  wish  to 
move  the  arm  or  leg,  some  of  this  nervous  fluid  is  sent 
down  through  the  nerves  to  the  appropriate  muscles, 
and  causes  their  contraction  and  consequent  obedience 
to  our  wishes. 

I  have  mentioned  that  each  heart  pumps  through  it, 
at  least  one  hogshead  of  blood  per  hour;  one  of  these 
hogsheads  passes  through  the  lungs,  and  to  purity  it  we 
require  140  gallons  per  hour  of  pure  air  for  respiration. 
It  cnn  easily  he  seen  from  this  that  one  person  can  in  a 
very  short  space  of  time  vitiate  the  air  of  a  large  room  ; 
hence  one  of  the  most  frequent  causes  of  disease,  re- 
maining in  i.partments  where  there  is  no  draught  and 
in  which  the  air  becomes  poisoned.  More  especially 
is  this  the  case  in  bedi\)oms.  No  person  should  sleep 
in  a  room  in  which  there  is  not  a  fire-place ;  when  this 
is  open  a  good  supply  of  pure  air  is  certain,  and  by 
leaving  a  window  a  little  open  from  the  top  a  passage 
is  secured  ibr  the  foul  air  to  escape. 

As  an  immense  amount  of  both  sensible  and  insen- 
sible perspiration  is  continually  passing  off  through  the 
skin,  it  becomes  an  important  object  to  keep  the  surface 
of  the  body  perfectly  clean.  For  this  purpore,  if  we 
do  not  batlie  every  morning,  and  all  have  not  the  means 
of  doing  this,  a  wet  spong3  should  be  passed  over  the 
bodv  the  first  thing  on  rising,  and  the  rubbing  dry  be 
done  with  a  coarse  towel,  so  as  to  bring  a  glow  over 
the  whole  surface.  It  may  require  a  little  effort  to  do 
this  the  first  time,  but  it  is  done  with  pleasure  the  second, 
for  it  invariably  surprises  those  who  try,  to  feel  the 
strength  and  lightheartcdness  it  imparts.  Cases  of 
confirmed  melancholy  have  been  cured  in  this  way 
alone,  when  all  other  means  had  failed. 

Keep  the  teeth  clean  ;  use  a  tooth  brusVi  at  least  once 
every  day.  If  it  is  unpleasant  to  see  the  hall  d-or  and 
steps  of  a  house  dirty,  how  much  more  unfavorably 
does  it  strike  us  to  perceive  the  door  to  the  house  of  the 
soul  kept  ill  a  slovenly  condition.  A  foul  mouth  ensures 
decaying  teeth  and  a  foul  stomach,  complicated  with 


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THE    SYSTEM    IN    HEALTH. 


13 


len  we  wish  to 
k^ous  fluid  is  sent 
apriate  muscles, 
quent  obedience 

mps  through  it, 
ur;  one  of  these 
d  to  purity  it  we 
r  tor  respiration, 
person  can  in  a 
of  a  large  room  ; 
;  of  disease,  re- 
no  draught  and 
More  especially 
son  should  sleep 
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certain,  and  by 
le  top  a  passage 

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keep  the  surtlice 
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little  effort  to  do 
isure  the  second, 
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;irts.  Cases  of 
ed  in  this  way 

usli  at  least  once 
be  hall  d-or  and 
ore  unfavorably 
the  house  of  the 
ul  mouth  ensures 
oinplicated  with 


headache.  I  have  in  some  instances  sent  dvspeptic 
patients  to  the  denti.'^ts  to  get  their  teeth  clciiiied  nnd 
put  in  order,  and  nothing  more  was  tiecessnrv  to  com- 
plete the  cure. 

Eat  leisurely,  and  nt  regular  hours ;  chew  the  t()od 
long  enough  to  ;illow  the  spittle  to  mix  thoroughly  with 
it;  introduce  cheerful  conversation  at  meals,  and  vou 
will  laugti  and  grow  fat,  or  at  least  digest  well.  Let 
your  meal  consist  of  but  few  articles,  and  those  well 
cooked,  with  as  little  as  possible  spice  or  sensoning; 
and  unless  you  work  very  hard  and  in  cold  we;ither  too, 
avoid  fat  and  grease  ;  in  these  circumstances  they  are 
both  allownl)le  and  b(>neficial.  Contrary  to  the  often 
quoted  maxim,  I  would  advise  that  you  never  rise  from 
the  table  with  an  appetite,  that  is,  if  there  is  enough  at 
the  board  to  satisfy  :  you  sit  down  lor  the  sole  purpose  of 
eating,  and  if  the  viands  are  simple  there  is  Init  little  dan- 
ger of  a  surfeit.  Never  use  tea,  and  coffee  without  the  ad- 
dition of  sugar  and  milk.  Do  not  omit  topartake  liberally 
of  the  ripe  fruits  in  Uieir  season. 

Retire  early  to  bed  ;  it  has  been  said  with  truth  that 
•'an  hour  before  midnight  is  worth  two  after  it."  Rise 
early,  but  sleep  enough  to  satisfy  nature :  many  persons 
have  been  injured  by  l^'ing  a-bed,  but  lew  by  over- 
sleeping. 

Upon  retiring  at  night  allow  no  clothes  to  remain  on 
the  body  tliat  have  been  worn  during  the  day.  Dress 
comfortably,  that  is,  warmly  and  loosely.  It  is  a  good 
practice  in  our  changeable  climate,  especially  on  the 
sea  coast,  to  wear  flannel  or  silk  under  garments  the 
year  round. 

In  walking  or  sitting  always  expand  the  chest  and 
throw  the  head  back  ;  neglect  of  this  will  be  sure  to 
induce  a  great  deal  of  awkwardner-s.  In  forming  the 
habit,  many  persons  have  found  it  us>''ful  to  practise  in 
their  own  rooms,  balancing  weights  on  the  head  ;  they 
begin  with  a  large  and  moderately  heavy  book,  and  end 
with  a  jug  of  water:  when  the  last  can  l)e  supported 
without  the  aid  of  the  hands,  in  either  a  slow  or  rapii! 


14 


THK    SVfSTEM    IN    HliALTH. 


walk,  die  cure  is  perfect,  and  an  amount  of  ease  and 
graciefulncss  attainotl  that  seemed   before  trying  alto 
gether  incredible. 

Lasllv,  I  would  earnestly  impress  on  the  minds  of 
all  thi!  great  danger  of  taking  medicines  as  preventives. 
"  Siilficient  for  the  day  is  the  evil  thereof."  Many  take 
medicine  spring  and  fall  to  keep  well,  and  in  doing  this 
often  bring  on  themselves  the  very  diseases  they  wished 
to  prevent. 


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THE    SYSTEM   IN   DISEASE. 


16 


unt  of  ease  and 
are  trying  alto 

n  the  minds  of 
3  as  preventives, 
of."  Many  take 
,nd  in  doing  this 
ises  they  wished 


PART  II. 

THE  SYSTEM  IN  A  STATE  OP  DISEASE. 

Unfortunately,  many  persons,  ])erhaps  all,  are  born 
into  this  world  with  a  predisposition  to  disease ;  at  all 
events,  if  not  born  with  it  they  induce  the  liability  by 
their  own  imprudent  conduct.  Instead  of  learning  the 
laws  of  health,  they  remain  contentedly  in  perfect  igno- 
rance of  them;  the  lungs  are  charged  with  foul  and 
noisoned  air,  the  stomach  filled  to  surfeit  with  improper 
and  highly  seasoned  food,  or  the  body  exposed  without 
any  guard  to  every  atmospheric  change  :  in  truth,  all 
tnese  and  many  other  causes  are  often  combined  together, 
and  disease  must  be  the  inevitable  result. 

I  do  not  wish  it  to  be  understood  as  meaning  by  this 
that  a  knowledge  of  physiology  alone  will  always  pre- 
serve health ;  something  more  is  needed,  for  although 
to  know  is  good,  to  do  is  better.  It  has  been  said  of 
physicians  themselves,  that  they  are  the  guide-posts 
to  health,  they  point  to  show  the  road,  on  which  they 
seldom  travel. 

"  They  know  the  right  aud  they  approve  it  too, 
They  know  the  wrong  aud  yet  the  wrong  pursue." 

And  this  state  of  things  will  doubtless  continue  until 
the  great  majority  learn  all  about  these  laws,  when  they 
will  become  the  fashion,  and  most  probably  be  univer- 
sally followed. 

There  is  in  the  body  a  secret  principle,  which  never 
manifests  itself  except  to  cure  in  disease.  When  un- 
healthy influences  operate  on  the  life-power,  it  sinks 
under  them,  and  a  chill  is  distinctly  felt;  the  sinking 
would  continue  until  death  ensued  were  it  not  for  this 
secret  principle,  called  the  conservative  power,  or  Vis 
Medioatrix  Nati'r^  ;  this  power  rises   up  nnd  docs 


10 


THE    SYSTKM    IV    DISEASE. 


hattlo  with  the  injurious  infiiicncc,  llio  fover  and  other 
syniptotns  that  are  seen  succeeding  tlie  ciiill,  not  being 
the  disease  itself,  but  merely  signals  thrown  out  by  the 
conservative  power  to  show  that  it  is  battling  for  our 
good. 

It  is  on  this  conservative  principle  that  the  entir-; 
})ractice  of  medicine  is  founded. 

When  it  can  battle  with  the  injurious  inHuence  by 
itself,  and  require  no  assistance,"  we  call  it,  "cetlin'f 
well  of  itself."    , 

But  sometimes  it  fails  to  conquer,  and  we  have  to 
come  to  its  aid. 

There  can  be  but  one  disease  at  a  time  in  the  system, 
but  that  disease  may  vary,  as  the  life-power  is  always 
liable  to  be  dillferently  impressed  by  new  agents. 

It  is  the  o])ject  of  the  physician,  when  the  conserva- 
tive principle  cannot  hope  ibr  success  in  its  combat,  to 
produce  a  different  disease,  by  causing  a  new  impres- 
sion on  the  life-power,  one  wjjich  experience  has  told 
us  the  vis  medicatrix  can  conquer. 

Medicines  then  never  cure  of  themselves  ;  they  only 
induce  a  ddferent  disease  :  it  becomes  a  matter  of  great 
moment  in  consequence,  to  administer  the  most  appro- 
priate, so  that  the  mildest  effect  may  be  produced  and 
the  patient  recover  as  soon  as  possible. 

Aledical  substances  never  operate  by  mixing  with 
the  blood  and  purifying  it;  it  would  be  an  exceedingly 
difficult  matter  for  them  to  obtain  access  to  the  blood, 
and  even  provided  they  did  obtain  access,  they  would 
be  instantly  retyioved  by  either  the  lungs,  skin"  or  kid- 
neys. Nature  has  guarded  the  passages  to  the  blood- 
vessels with  the  utmost  care,  for  it  is  absolutely  neces- 
sary that  nothing  mixes  with  the  blood:  common  air, 
one  of  the  most  harmless  substances  we  know  of,  when 
mixed  with  venous  blood  in  the  veins,  will  cause  instant 
death  :  one  bubble  will  suffice  to  do  this. 

Whenever  a  cure  is  effected  in  diseas^T  it  is  nature 
that  performs  it,  in  other  words,  the  vis  medicatrix 
working  for  her. 

Medicine  improperly  given  will  make  the    matter 


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!  fbvcr  and  other 
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hrowii  f)iit  hy  tlin 
s  battling  for  our 

;  that  the  entin 

)us  inHuonco  by 
call  it,  "gelling 

and  we  have  to 

me  in  the  system, 
power  is  always 
ow  agents, 
en  tlie  coiiserva- 
in  its  combat,  to 
T  a  new  impres- 
erience  has  told 

elves  ;  they  only 

[I  matter  of  great 

the  most  appro- 

)e  produced  and 

by  mixing  with 
I  an  exceedingly 
iss  to  the  blood, 
::es?,  they  would 
igs,  skin  or  hid- 
es to  the  blood- 
.bsolutely  neces- 
d :  common  air, 
!  know  of,  when 
•ill  cause  instant 
is. 

afiT  it  is   nature 
vis  medicatrix 

ake  the    matter 


TRRATME.VT    OP    firir.DUEV. 


17 


much  wor.-^e.  Never  prescrii)e  unless  von  leol  sure  of 
the  result,  for  greater  risk  in  such  cases  is  incurred  bv 
actmg  than  by  wniling. 

_  As  a  general  rule,  gratify  the  Itjugings  of  the  patient, 
llie  lower  animals  know  by  instinct  iIk;  medicnnc-*  thiit 
can  cure  them;  man,  in  disease,  h;is  often  a  d.^velono- 
ment  ot  the  same  nature,  and  to  refus(!  wh;it  is  rcciuired 
at  such  tunes  will  often  injure  the  piitient  and  retjird 
the  cure:  sometimes  the  desire  is  morbid,  iuul  ^ratiti- 
cation  would  only  injure :  such  cases  I  will  endeavor 
to  pomt  out  in  their  proper  places. 

THEATMEXT    OF  •gHILDHEN'. 

The  heat  of  the  human  body  is  98  degrees,  so  that 
as  sudden  changes  are  dangerous,  the  newly  i)orn  child 
should  be  kept  in  a  warm  plncc  and  sheltered  from  cur- 
rents of  air.  It  should  be  allowed  to  rest  in  fjuiet,  and 
not  handled  or  toyed  with  as  is  the  practice  of  too  many. 

It  should  be  fed  at  regular  hours  three  or  four  times 
a  day,  and  then  not  allowed  to  suck  until  it  has  gorged 
itself  so  as  to  induce  vomiting ;  its  stomach  soon  aftei 
birth  is  not  larger  than  a  common  thimble,  so  that  quite 
a  small  quantity  will  suffice  to  fill  it. 

Wash  it  every  morning  in  tepid  water  ;  fortunately 
the  times  are  long  past  when  it  was  considered  absolutely 
necessary  to  plunge  the  poor  little  innocent  in  cold  wa- 
ter; a  practice  thought  in  former  years  very  strengthen- 
ing, but  which  in  reality  was  murderous. 

In  every  case  avoid  giving  medicines  to  infants.  If 
the  poor  child  does  not  sleep  well  at  night,  an  opiate  ot 
some  kind  is  administered,  either  paregonc  or  Godfrey's 
cordial;  in  some  cases  laudanum  itself.  If  the  bowels 
are  bound,  castor  oil  is  given,  if  loose,  tincture  of  rhubarb ; 
and  thus  the  nurse  or  mother  begins  by  turning  its  stom- 
ach into  a  drug  depot.  Not  even  temporary  benefit  is 
obtained,  and  the  poor  child  is  permanently  injured. 

If  the  child  cries  much  and  is  restless,  exnmine  its 
clothes  carefully  to  see  that  nothing  is  producing  irrita- 
tion ;  let  the  room  be  properly  warmed,  a  good  supply  of 


ir 


TRKATMENT    Of    OHlLDRE.'f. 


piiro  !iir  ciisurecl  and  vont  given  to  tliat  which  is  foul. 
Feed  it  less  tVcquenlly,  for  sometimes  it  labors  under  a 
coiitinu.'d  surfeit.  If  all  these  means  prove  inelKeacious 
and  resort  must  be  iiad  to  medicine,  let  it  be  given  to 
tlie  nurse,  and  the  desired  effect  will  be  produced. — 
This  very  Diet  should  make  the  nurse  or  mother  careful 
with  regard  to  her  own  health,  for  any  illness  in  her  tells 
at  once  6n  the  child. 

Rather  than  run  much  risk  in  the  matter,  when  nurse 
or  mother  is  diseased,  it  is  better  to  bring  the  child  up 
bv  hand  :  the  best  preparation  for  doing  this,  similating 
niore  closely  than  any  thing  else  the  mother's  milk  is 
composed  of: 

Cows  milk,  two  parts. 
Water,         one  part. 
While  sugar,  enough  to  slightly  sweeten. 

Let  it  be  fed  to  the  child  at  the  same  temperature  as 
the  warm  milk  itself.  As  the  child  grows  older  and  the 
teeth  begin  to  appear,  a  diarrhoea  will  set  in  to  carry  the 
irritation  oil",  so  as  to  keep  it  from  the  brain.  Do  not  In-fd 
this  so  long  as  the  discharges  present  a  natural  color. — 
When  tlie  color  of  the  discharge  from  the  bowels 
changes,  it  is  well,  if  there  is  much  heat  about  the  gums, 
to  lance  them.  If  the  head  becomes  very  warm,  keep 
uiotlerately  cold  wetted  cloths  around  it.  These  means 
will  generally  give  relief. 

If  the  bowels  continue  loose,  arrow  root  will  often 
make  them  return  to  a  natural  state :  in  some  such  cases 
it  will  often  be  found  advisable  to  add  a  teaspoon  full  of 
powdercil  chalk  to  a  cup  full  of  the  arrow  root  jelly. 

If  the  bowels  are  too  much  bound,  barley  water  will 
■  rehix  them. 

Children  have  often  occasional  coughs  and  colds;  tor 
these  the  wearing  of  flannel  under-garmeiits  will  suffice, 
together  with  an  occasional  mustard  plaster  laid  be- 
tween two  cloths  on  the  chest  until  redness  is  induced. 

in  cases  of  iits  or  convulsions,  put  them  at  once  into  a 
warm  bath  as  hot  as  they  can  bear,  of  course  less  hot  than 
would  be  uncomfortable  to  us,  for  their  skins  are  more  ten- 
do  r.      When  t  a  ken  out  of  it  apply  strong  mustard  plasters 


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t  which  is  foul. 
:  labors  under  a 
ove  iiK'IKciicious 
ot  il  bu  given  to 
be  procluced. — 
r  mother  careful 
llncss  in  her  tells 

tter,  wlien  nurse 
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g  this,  similating 
mother's  milk  is 


sweeten, 
e  temperature  as 
)ws  older  and  the 
set  in  to  carry  the 
in.  Do  not  ln-ctl 
I  natural  color. — 
Tom  the  bowels 
t  about  the  gums, 
very  warm,  keep 
t.     These  means 

w  root  will  often 
some  such  cases 
a  teaspoon  full  of 
ow  root  jelly. 
)arley  water  will 

hs  and  colds ;  for 
nents  will  suffice, 
plaster  laid  be- 
Jness  is  induced, 
em  at  once  into  a 
aurse  less  hot  than 
kins  are  more  ten- 
y  mustard  plasters 


DKOl'SY    ()!•     THK    HEAO. 


19 


♦.o  the  soles  of  the  fecL,  ;uid  iced  water  to  the  head,  which 
in  extreme  cases  sliould  be  poured  on  it  from  a  height 
of  two  or  three  feet.  If  the  fit  has  been  produced  by 
eating  too  much,  or  something  that  is  disagreeable,  give 
an  emetic  of  some  G  grains  of  lj)ecac,  if  the  child  is  un- 
der .'3  years  old,  and  10  grains  or  more  if  over  that  age. 
The  quantity,  of  medicme  if  given  at  all  in  moderation, 
cannot  injure,  as  the  moment  vomiting  is  induced  eveiy 
thing  is  immediately  ejected  from  the  stomach.  If  the  fit 
arises  from  other  causes  it  will  be  well  to  give  a  table 
spoonful  of 'Epsom  Salts  dissolved  in  half  a  glass  or  less  of 
water,  for  a  child  3  years  old,  increasing  the  dose  accord- 
ing to  the  age  of  the  child. 

DROPSY  OF  THE   HEAD WATEll  ON  THE  BRAIN. 

Children  affected  with  this  disease  frequently  roll  the 
head  from  side  to  side  and  put  the  hands  up  to  it ;  as  the 
disease  progresses  there  is  evident  symptoms  of  pain; 
they  acquire  a  stupid  look  :  there  is  often  sickness  at  the 
stomach  and  vomiting :  when  a  light  is  held  suddenly 
up  to  the  eye,  the  pupil  will  not  contract:  the  pulse  beats 
very  slowly,  and  convulsions  often  occur.  This  affection 
rarely  or  never  attacks  children  beyond  the  age  of  13 
years.  It  is  probably  brought  on  by  falls  or  blows,'  and 
most  generally  in  children  of  a  rickety  or  scrofulous 
constitution.  It  is  very  rarely  cured.  The  amount  of 
water  collected  on  the  brain  varies  from  a  gill  to  many 
pints. 

When  this  disease  is  accompanied  by  fever  it  is  very 
easy  of  detection,  but  when  there  is  none,  the  first  sj'mp- 
toms  that  generally  alarm  parents  are,  the  dislike  of  being 
moved,  costiveness  and  soreness  of  the  skin  on  the  head, 
and  then  follows  the  state  of  torpor,  and  the  eyes  often 
squint. 

Considerable  blood  must  be  taken  from  the  temples 
by  leeches :  the  bowels  operated  upon  by  powenul  pur- 
ging medicines ;  the  head  shaved  and  ice  applied  to  it  in 
bhiddcrs  :  mustard  draughts  to  the  feet  and  inside  of  the 
thighs.     The  diet  should  be  very  light,  principally  bar- 


80 


KICKUTS — ATHOPHY. 


ley.  Keeping  llio  l)()WfIs  open  iiiid  the  head  cool  must 
be  the  t-xlent  of  our  iiiin,  jind  these  ineaiis  continuud 
cither  to  II  fortuiuite  or  fiitul  tenninatiori. 

KICKKTS. 

Easily  known  i)y  the  large  head  and  protruded  breast 
bone,  tli(!  forehead  stiires  out  prominently  :  tlie  ribs  are 
tiallfiied  :  the  l)elly  is  very  large  and  puffed  out :  the 
muselt'S  soft:  the  joints  very  large  in  proportion  to  what 
they  should  be  :  the  wliole  system  is  very  weak,  and  ev- 
ery mov(!meiit  is  made  slowly  and  widi  dilliculty. 

As  the  disease  progresses  the  belly  becomes  harder 
and  the  bowels  very  loose  ;  a  slow  fever  succeeds  with 
cough  and  trouble  in  breathing,  until  death  finally  comes 
to  the  relief  of  the  sufferer. 

It  generally  attacks  children  between  the  ages  of  nine 
months  and  two  years.  The  object  of  the  treatment  is 
to  build  up  the  general  health.  Look  well  to  the  child's 
diet,  let  it  be  simple  and  nourishing  :  if  the  appetite  is 
poor  an  emetic  of  5  grains  of  Ipecac  will  be  useful:  if 
the  bowels  are  too  much  bound,  gentle  doses  of  rhubarb 
is  the  best  medicine  to  open  them,  as  it  strengthens  al 
the  same  time.  As  the  bones  and  the  spine  of  the  back 
are  often  distorted,  means  must  be  used  to  give  support 
wherever  needed.  The  child  should  wear  flannel,  and 
be  much  out  in  the  open  air.  Warm  fomentations  ap- 
plied to  the  belly  will  often  be  attended  with  considera- 
ble benefit.  I  have  given  in  this  disease  Lugol's  solu- 
tion of  Iodine,  half  a  drop  three  times  a  day,  with  mark- 
ed success :  it  must  be  given  immediately  after  each 
meal. 

^  '  WASTING  AWAY,  OR  ATROPHY, 

In  which  there  is  a  gradual  wasting  away  of  the  body, 
without  apparent  fever  or  cough ;  appetite  poor ;  belly 
rather  hard,  little  knots  being  felt  when  trie  hand  is 
pressed.over  it.  This  is  to  be  treated  in  much  the  same 
way  as  Rickets  ;  raise  the  general  health  by  nutritious 
diet,  exercise  in  the  open  air,  use  of  flannel,  warm  fo- 
mentations, Lugol's  solution,  and  open  bowels. 


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protruded  breast 
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[  puffed  out :  llie 
loportioii  to  what 
iry  weak,  and  ev- 
h  difliculty. 

becomes  harder 
er  succeeds  with 
alh  finally  comes 

1  the  ages  of  nine 
'  the  treatment  is 
Arell  to  the  child's 
f  the  appetite  is 
will  be  useful :  if 
doses  of  rhubarb 
it  strengthens  at 
spine  of  the  back 
'1  to  give  support 
year  flannel,  and 
fomentations  ap- 
i  with  considera- 
ise  Lugol's  solu- 
,  day,  with  mark- 
[iately  after  each 

HY, 

ray  of  the  body, 
3tite  poor;  belly 
hen  tne  hand  is 
n  much  the  same 
ilth  by  nutritious 
mnel,  warm  fo- 
bowels. 


SCnOPULA, 

Obtained  its  niiiiio  from  a  word  meaning  swine,  be- 
cause that  iininial  is  said  l(j  he  siilijoct  to  it.  It  is  most- 
ly derived  by  eliildron  from  their  parents.  It  seems  a 
defect  in  the  e( institution  rather  ihii.i  ri  discast;  in  itself. 
Scrofulous  eliildien  arc  the  ones  affei'led  with  rickets, 
water  in  tfio  lieatl,  etc. 

It  is  known  by  a  smooth  fine  skin,  almost  transparent, 
fair  hair,  rosy  cliceks  and  joints  largo  in  jjroportion  to 
the  rest  of  the  Ijody  :  the  upper  lip  is  prouiuient  and  tiic 
eyes  often  very  bright.  It  often  gives  notice;  of  its  ap- 
pearance after  the  third  year  by  little  round  or  egg- 
shaped  tumors  under  the  skin  appearing  mostly  on  the 
sides  of  the  neck.  It  seems  as  if  they  were  occasioned 
by  colds,  as  they  appear  almost  always  in  winter  and 
spring ;  the  swelling  once  produced,  nature  has  no 
power  to  remove  it,  and  there  the  swellings  generally 
remain  unattended  by  pain  or  discoloring  of  the  skin : 
sometimes  the  joints  are  affected. 

The  tumors  sometimes  continue  through  life  without 
any  apparent  alteration ;  bot  more  generally  they  at 
length  become  larger,  of  a  purple  or  livid  color,  form 
matter  and  break,  not  at  one  point,  but  into  many  little 
holes  from  which  a  thickish  watery  discharge  oozes,  in 
which  is  mixed  little  substances  resembling  milk  curds. 
The  tumors  at  length  empty  themselves,  but  open  sores 
remain  for  sometime  afterwards,  eating  their  way  in  va- 
rious directions  :  if  any  heal,  an  ugly  puckered  up  spot 
remains,  and  fresh  swellings  arise  and  break  in  other 
parts  of  the  body.  Sometimes  after  continuing  in  this 
way  for  years,  all  dry  up  and  disappear. 

In  other  cases  the  eyes  become  affected  and  blindness 
results  ;  so  with  the  ears,  and  deafness  ensues  :  the  joints 
also  enlarge,  and  hence  those  dreadful  cases  of  white 
swelling. 

The  great  object  in  the  treatment  is  to  improve  the 
general  health ;  for  this  purpose,  the  means  recommend- 
ed in  rickets  may  be  advantageously  used ;  but  the 
main  reliance  in  every  case  must  be  placed  in  the  prep- 


M 


lOlL    STOMACH— HEAR  l-UL  UN. 


iir,iii.)ns  of  iodino,  nnrticul.'irly  Liigol's  soliilion.  Tho 
trtMiiiic'iit  of  scrf)fulous  aovm  docs  nut  vuiy  much  from 
that  used  fur  other  kinds. 

WATKR    CUllE   TIIKATMENT  OF  INFANTS  DV  PRIESSNITZ. 

Ill  derangements  of  the  stomach  and  Ijowels,  a  soft 
wet  hiindag(!  is  apphed,  or  tho  child  placed  up  to  tho 
waist  in  water  hike-warm;  the  howcls  being  gently 
ruhhed  ;  an  injection  of  cold  or  tepid  water  is  now  and 
then  given. 

When  the  fever  that  accompanies  teething  arises  to 
loo  great  a  height,  a  well  wrung  bandage  is  applied  to 
every  part  of  the  shoulders  and  chest  in  tho  manner  of 
a  shawl ;  when  it  becomes  hot  it  must  be  renewed. 

In  all  feverish  complaints,  he  wraps  the  child  in  a 
wet  sheet,  which  is  renewed  when  it  becomes  warm; 
the  child  13  then  put  in  u  tepid  bath:  it  is  kept  as  much 
as  possible  in  bed. 

He  applies  the  same  treatment  to  the  eruptive  diseases, 
such  as  measles,  small  pox  and, scarlet  fever,  and  it  is 
said  with  signal  success. 

SORE    MOUTH.  ,        .  ;>t      " 

This  always  indicates  some  derangement  in  the  func- 
tions of  the  stomach,  and  should  therefore  be  placed 
under  the  head  of 

FOUL   STOMACH. 

Which  is  denoted  by  little  spots  around  the  inside 
of  the  mouth,  causing  a  disagreeable  sensation  ;  some- 
times hoarseness,  feeling  of  nausea  and  loss  of  appe- 
tite, headache  often,  and  costiveness. 

Abstinence  from  food  and  ceasing  to  work  will  effect 
a  cure,  which  may  be  rapidly  hastened  by  an  Ipecac 
emetic  of  about  20  grains,  or  warm  boneset  tea. 

HEART-BURN. 

An  uneasy  feeling  about  the  stomach,  with  a  sensa- 
tion of  anxiety ;  a  heat  more  or  less  violent,  attended 
ju  some  instances  with  oppression  and  faintness,  an 


1 


inel 

nni( 

bra^ 

A 

li.r 
the 
relic 

I  de 
iiinn 
Wli 
<:atii 

II  (.'f, 
r  iix 
llir  I 
the  i 
werr 
a  mn 
had 
<'om 
retui 

1    Bl'\ 

the  .' 

it,  ai 
T 
soda 
\vrit( 
mat) 


III 
sens; 
two 
stoni 
the  I 
unea 
M'arii 
hear! 

Jt 
tinue 


UKN. 

1  soliilioii.  Tho 
vary  much  from 

ItV  I'HIESSMTZ. 

I  bowels,  a  soft 
IllCCfl  UJ)  to  tlio 
Is  being  gt-ritly 
liter  is  now  und 

uthiiig  arises  to 
ge  is  Jipplied  to 
1  the  mnnner  of 
be  renewed. 

the  child  in  a 
jccomcs  warm ; 
is  kept  as  much 

•uptlve  diseases, 
fever,  and  it  is 


lent  in  the  func- 
fore   be  placed 


und  the  inside 
nsation ;  some- 
l  loss  of  appe- 

ivork  will  effect 
1  by  an  Ipecac 
eset  tea. 


with  a  sensa- 
olent,  attended 
I  faintness,  an 


1 


OYSrEriSIA,    Oft    fVI>IuE«Tli"»N. 


13 


inHinnlion  to  vomir,  and   ofion   ;i  uiinutifv  of  a  clciir 
liii.l  nsmg  lip  into  tlio  montii,  criUofj  by  somr,  a  water 
nnish. 

About  right  year.-,  ngo  I  was  inllidcd  in  this  wav 
lor  upwards  of  three  wcelxs,  niul  thnuch  I  tii^d  nil 
tho  iistK.l  ro,.i.',li,>,,  ,.oiiM  not  ol.t.-iin  the  slichfen 
n'lel.  At  hist  my  sp'nt.i  wnc  conipletflv  dopir<i.4,<(l ; 
I  clfspaiie.l,  and  a  feeling  of  intense  iiieLm/holv,  almost 
innmiunng  to  hyporhondnn,  took  prMcossion  of  me.. 
\Miile  111  ihi-4  si, lie,  a  eoiinlry  gentleman  advised  my 
•:at_ing  a  raw  eairol,  rissnriag  nu)  it  would  procure  rc- 
liet,  as  he  had  oltr'ii  peen  it  tried  willi.iiit  over  fiiliiirr. 
I  loohshly  Ihoiiqht  tlie  remedy  u>r,  simple,  and  Snflertnl 
lor  two  days  more.  On  ih..'  ihinl  day  after  receiving 
the  advice,  I  was  passino'  n  stand  where  somn  carrot'-i 
were  rx[.osed  li)r  sale,  ami  mv  agony,  for  it  then 
amniinted  to  such,  being  great."  T  purchased  one.  I 
liad  hardly  swallt)we(l  a  moinhriil  when  I  el)t;,ined 
complete  ivlief.  Some  two  years  since  tluj  heart-lmiu 
n^lurned,  niul  continued  during  the  forepart  of  the  day  ; 
1  sent  liir  another  carrot  and  the  cllcct  was  diirctly 
the  same  as  before.  I  have  extensively  recommpudcd 
II,  and  with  tho  most  signal  succes-i. 

Tiio  most  common  remedies  used  are  pcarlnsh  or 
."oda,  half  a  lea  spoonful  of  eilluM-  being  dissolvetl  in 
water  and  swallowed.  Ilearl-burn  is  considered  by 
many  as  only  the  Hr.vi  stage  of 

DYSPEPSIA,    on    TN'DTOESTIOX. 

In  addition  to  the  symptoins  of  heart-burn,  there  is  a 
sensation  of  |-.aiii  and  heaviness  on  the  left  side  some 
two  hours  alter  eating;  various  eructations  from  the 
stomach,  often  attended  with  severe  pain,  gnawin"  in 
the  stomach  when  empty,  a  I'eeling  of  tightness  "and 
uneasiness  in  the  throat,  costiveness  habitual,  seldom 
M'arm,  pale  countenance,  languor,  palpitation  of  the 
lieart  and  disturbed  sleep. 

Jt  is  a  singular  feature  of  dyspepsia,  that  it  often  con- 
tinues  for  fi  long  time  without  cither  aggravation  or 


94 


DVSPKrHiA,    OH    INDIOEHTKIN. 


:;i! 


rf  misjion,  owing  to  tha  peculiar  clironic  discas-'il   ntnta 
of  the  stotnaoli. 

As  the   uiilu'iillhy  niomacli   must  ijfrfoiiu   ri  cpitaiti 
nmoiint  of  work    to  iillow  lli«  pntuMit  even  to  live,  it 
shoiilil  l)R  allowed  to  pcrfonn  it  willi  tlir  lorvsl.  n<Hsil)|(! 
nntofcflort;  and  consequrntly.  only  that  kind  of 


nmoni 


I, 


food  taken  that  can  be  digested  with  the  greatoat  eajn. 

Tho  very  weight  of  the  food  is  an  object  of  consid- 
fintion,  so  that  even  the  arrow-root  and  sago  and  rico 
Hhould  he  boiled  down  and  strained,  so  as  to  s^et  J  if 
)ossible  ill  the  form  of  jelly.  Next  to  this,  bierid  ih;it 
las  been  baked  two  or  "three  days,  and  water,  is  iliu  .  m^si 
(iiet.  Dyspeptic  patients  are  often  afraid  -f  Ioweriij<j; 
iheir  diet  for  fear  of  starvation,  but  ther''  is  no  danger 
of  that,  the  disease  would  give  way  wiiliaut  danger  to 
thoiiisclve.",  if  they  would  uidy  starve  it  out. 

In  some  cases  meat  or  animal  jelly  is  beneficial;  if 
the  patient  feels  a  lons^ing  for  it  he  can  try  a  vci>  little, 
and  provided  no  ill  results  follow,  re^ieat  the  dose. 

Relief  is  often  obtained  from  the  excessive  pains  by 
applying  a  strong  mustard  plaster  over  the  stomach, 
or  if"  thill  1  )es  not  sncccd,  a  blister  of  Spanish  flies: 
either  will  produce  counter  irritation  and  give  ease. 

Till'  bowi  is  must  be  kept  gently  open  at  all  hazards  ; 
c.sloroil  pnd  rhubarb  are  very  useful  in  such  cases. 
A  good  dyspeptic  dinner  pill  is  made  by  mixing 

Pulv.  Aloes     3  grains, 
••     Rhubarb  3      •• 
Ext.  Henbane  1      " 

'  This  should  be  taken  immediately  after  dinner  each 
day,  and  if  it  does  not  succeed  in  keeping  the  bowels 
open,  add  one  grain  more  of  both  aloes  and  rhubarb  ; 
the  henbane  relieves  pain  by  ncdn/r  ''s  o  sedative. 

For  th(  rest,  use  daily  either  thp  cold  or  warm  bnfh, 
whichever  is  tlie  most  benefir  ,i  ,  i,V'j.'\,  ■  nde  on  .  ..je- 
back;  sawing  wood  is  an  c.w;cliinit  exercise,  and  re- 
member that  the  more  work  the  better,  and  provided  tho 
system  is  not  exhausted ;  pure  air,  regular  hours,  and 
a  relaxed  and  amused  state  of  mind  will  efK'ct  a  cure. 


or 

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for 
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UiN. 

ic  (li!)c:is''il   Htatfl 

(•ifoim  a  certain 
t  cvrri  to  live,  it 
llir  li^nsl.  iKHHihlo 
mly  that  Kiiitl  of 
ilie  greatest  oa  lo. 

()l)jpct  of  consul- 
nd  sago  and  rii'o 
so  as  to  c[ot  Ii  if 
»  this,  bicnd  ihio 

water,  is  ilio  .031 
ifraid  .;f  lowering 
ler'^  is  no  danger 
vithout  danger  to 

it  nut. 

'  is  beneficial ;  if 
1  try  a  vciy  httle, 
;at  the  dose, 
ccesslve  pains  by 
ver  tlie  Ptomach, 
of  Spanish  flies : 
ind  give  ease, 
en  at  all  hazards ; 
j1  in  such  cases. 

by  mixing 


ifter  dinner  eacli 
jping  the  bowels 
)e3  and  rhubarb ; 
3  0  sedative. 
Id  or  warm  bnth, 
lide  on  .  . .-.e- 
eAercise,  and  re- 
and  provided  the 
'gular  hours,  and 
will  effi'ct  a  cure. 


VOMITI.VCl    >'(     BLOOD. 


M 


Sometimes  when  a  piitiont  has  been  d v-)>e|iii.-  (or  nmntli.^ 
or  years  and  been  wrongly  treated, "nature  bcvoines  ir- 
rilnled  at  the  drl.'iy,  aini  the  vi>i  iiifdicalrix  ni  oner 
<||li.'ctM  a  (•lire  l)y  a  severe 

kOMfTINO   or-    IlMior)    I'lIOM    tiik    htomacii.. 

'I'hi-.  when  it  oe.iir.*,  is  generally  preceded  by  a  fleoM* 

<>l  v^;'";iii.  and  aiiviely  in  the  rcgiDu  of  tin;  sloinaeh  {  it 
is  nnn'.-'oiiip.inicd  by  eough  ;  there  is  generally  a  con- 
'  lerablo  (|uaiilily  iliselinrgcd  :  it  is  r)f  a  dark  color  and 
often  COMICS  up  in  solid  liiinps,  in  some  cases  mixed  with 
food.  These  marks  .'iic  highly  iioeessaiy,  to  distinguish 
it  from  blecfling  at  the  lungs. 

This  is  riirely  as  dangerous  as  it  seems,  relating  as 
it  does  mostly  to  other  diseases.  Wlier«i  the  bowels 
have  been  ))revioiisly  niuch  conlined,  a  purgaliv(>  in 
useful,  such  as  epsoni  sails  or  cold  boiieset  tea;  an  in- 
jeclio!!  may  also  precede  this,  if  there  is  tmii:h  pain, 
ap|)ly  a  strong  mustard  plaster  to  the  pit  of  the  stomach, 
f»r  a  blister  oi'  Spanish  Hie,-!  if  tliat  dofvs  not  give  relii  f. 
The  diet  should  be  light,  and  easy  of  digestion. 

INl'TAMXrATIoX    ()!•    TlltC    STOMACIJ. 

This  shows  itself  by  an  intense  burning  pain  in  tla- 
ptoinach,  allended  with  gnnit  soreness  on  pressine;  it 
becoiries  distended  and  llatiilent  :  most  distressing  thirst, 
and  whciianythingi'itlicr  solid  orliquid  is  swallowed,  the 
moinent  it  IoucIk^s  the  stomach,  it  is  vomited  up;  there 
is  great  restlessness,  anxiety  and  debility,  iiiid  in  some 
eases  severe  purging.  The  pulse  is  fast,  hard  and  con- 
tracted. If  this  state  of  things  continues  long,  fainting  en- 
sues, the  breathing  becomes  short  and  interrupted,  cold, 
clammy  sweais  succeed,  and  hiccup  rapidly  ushers  m 
death. 

Copious  a  d  repeated  bleeding,  at  an  early  period  of 
the  disease,  followed  by  the  application  of  several 
leeches  at  the  pit  of  the  stomach,  then  as  warm  fornen- 
toUions  over  the  pit  of  the  stomach  and  belly  as  can  be 
borna,  or  else  the  hot  bath;  no  medicine  whatever 
should  ^-^  given  internally ;  Wsening  injections  must 


*■***?%. ^ 


26         INFLAMMATJON-    01'    THE    IM'ES  ll.NAI-    Tl  BU. 


!    i 


I  1^ 


be  alone  rolled  on.  When  food  can  be  borne,  it  is  only 
weak  gruel  at  first  gradually  lliifkened,  as  the  disease 
abates. 

IXFLAMMATION    OV    THK    IXTKPTINAI.    TUBK. 

This  comes  on  with  a  sh;ii[)  pain  extcndinc;  over  the 
whole  of  the  belly,  more  especiall}'-  round  the  navel  : 
frequent  eructations,  sickness  at  stomach,  vomiting  of 
green  looking  bilious  matter,  obstinate  costiveness,  thirst, 
heat,  great  anxiety,  and  a  quick,  hard,  contracted  pulse. 
The  pain  rapidly  becomes  more  severe,  the  bowels  seem 
drawn  together  by  a  kind  of  spasm,  the  whole  surface 
of  the  belly  is  so  painful  ns  to  produce  intense  pain  if 
touched,  nnd  seems  draAvn  together  in  lumpy  contrac- 
tions; ol)stinate  costiveness  prevails,  and  the  urine  is 
passed  with  grcnt  pain  and  dilRcully.  If  neglected, 
gangrene  rnpidly  terminates  the  case,  sometimes  in  a 
few  hours.  If  gangrene  or  mortification  ensues,  the 
pains  suddenly  cease,  the  pulse  sinks,  and  the  counte- 
nance shrinks. 

Taking  blood  from  the  arm  with  a  Inncel,  or  from 
the  belly  by  mean^  of  leeches,  is  generally  the  first 
step  in  tlin  curative  proi-ess.  When  this  cannot  bo 
done,  or  after  it  has  \tve.n  done,  put  the  [)atient  into  a 
hot  bath,  to  induce  fainting;  if  this  is  impracticable, 
foment  the  abdomen  with  liquids,  as  hot  as  they  can 
be  borne.  By  this  time,  if  relief  is  to  be  obtained  at 
all,  the  disease  will  be  less  violent;  then  put  a  large 
blister  over  llie  belly. 

It  is  now  time  lo  clear  out  the  bowels  ;  to  do  this, 
give  a  hixalive  injection  to  clear  out  the  lower  part  oi 
the  tube,  and  then  castor  oil  or  epsom  salts  to  follow  by 
the  mouth.  Sometimes  powerful  doses  of  opium,  or 
othcv  anodynes  are  given  until  relief  from  pain  is  attain- 
ed. It  \vill  not  often  answer  to  adopt  the  anodyne  S3'^slem, 
however.  Bv  giving  hot  bonesettea  at  this  stnge,  a  gentle 
perspiration  is  kept  up  over  the  surface.  Let  the  diet 
be  very  light  and  nutritive.  While  the  patient  is  getting 
well,  guard  him  carefully  from  exposure  to  the  eflects  of 
cold  and  costiveness.  -    -        ,. 


till 
in( 
fc) 

nu 
lie 

Wi 
tCL 

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alv 
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tiir 


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gei 


f^-SU-ti-i*--  3**-.=>-^<* 


*,- 


N,AL    Tl  BI3. 

borne,  it  is  only 
,  as  the  disease 


fAL    TITBK. 

cnrlino;  over  the 

unci  the  navel  : 

,ch,  vomiting  oC 

istivoncss,  thirst, 

ontracted  pulse. 

the  bowels  seem 

e  whole  surface 

intense  pain  if 

lumpy  contrae- 

nd  the  urine  is 

.     If  neglected, 

sometimes  in  a 

lion  ensues,  the 

and  the  counte- 

Inncel,  or  from 
lerally  tiie   first 

this  cannot  bo 
1  patient  into  a 
s  impraeticable, 
hot  as  they  can 

be  obtained  at 
'len  put  a  large 

els  ;  to  do  this, 
ie  lower  part  ot 
ilts  to  follow  by 
es  of  opium,  or 
m  pain  is  atlain- 
anodynes3'^slem, 
iiss!nge,  a  gentle 
e.  Let  the  diet 
patient  is  getting 
3  to  the  eflects  of 


COLIC. — BIAHUIIOiA. 


87 


COLIC, 

Is  distinguished  from  inllatnmation  of  ilr  bowels,  by 
the  pain  being  wringing,  and  not  a.  burning  kind  :  spas- 
modic contraction  of  the  abdominal  mu,-c!  js  :  iiiile  or  no 
fever:  and  temporary  relicfof  ptiiu on  j)rcs,iure. 

Windy  colic  i;  known  by  the  pains  coining- on  in  iits ; 
rnoying  from  one  part  of  the  bowels  to  another,  and  re- 
lief being  aflbrdcd  by  the  passage  of  wiucb  Pnttin'T 
warm  clodis  to  tlu;  bowels  and  drinking  hot  peppermint 
tea,  will  give  speedy  relief. 

In  indammalcry  colic,  the  pain  remains  about  the 
same  in  point  of  intensity  ;  it  conlirmes  in  one  place  :  the 
vomiting  is  severe  and  often  bilious  ;  the  bowels  are 
costive  and  the  pulse  quick  and  feverish.  The  patient 
should  be  put  into  a  hot  bath,  and  on  coming  out,  a  warm 
inj(;ciion  administered  in  which  there  is  spirits  of  tur- 
pentine, or  tincture  of  assalix>tida  or  both.  A  mustard 
j)laster  or  blister  should  be  applied  to  tiic  abdomen. — 
Castor  on  should  be  administered  to  secure  a  passage; 
it  it  dues  not  succeed,  try  something  stronger  :  a  small 
tea-spoon  lull  of  powdered  mandrake  or  Indian  apple, 
or  any  other  eliicient  purgative. 

Medical  writers  tell  us  that  in  very  obstinate  cases,  an 
injection  of  tobacco  smoke  has  often  siicceeded  in  proem- 
ing  a  [)assage  ;  also  putting  the  iLet  for  some  time  in  cold 
Water,  and  pouring  the  same  on  the  abdomen  and  lower 
extremities.  When  it  arises  from  costivcness,  it  will 
be  Ibund  in  some  cases  necessary,  to  scoop  the  exere- 
mentitious  matter  out  of  the  lower  part  of  the  intestines 
with  a  spoon. 

I'ainters  who  arc  very  subject  to  this  disease,  should 
always  put  olf  their  working  clothes  when  not  employed, 
and  eat  with  tlieir  food  a.  considerable  quantity  of  mus- 
tard. 

DIAUttUU3A LOOSENESS  01'"  XHK  130WULS. 

Known  by  each  passage  being  preceded  by  a  mur- 
muring noise,  and  a  sense  of  weight  in  the  bowels. 

An  emetic  of  Ipecac,  or  luke-warm  boneset  tea,  will 
generally  be  tlnnid    very  nsehd.     Ilhnbarb  is  far  the 


*695:a*art.«^J«S««*»-1Ri'e--:S»l«*V^ 


■**«»;  ^^y, 


■:^miimA^ 


:>Mmmmim&Sft^»'^-' 


28 


DWSKNlEiiV. 


best  medicine  to  give  ns  ;iu  apoiioMf.  Wurm  hutliing, 
goiitle  exercise,  and  ii  light  diet,  will  often  complete  the 
cure. 

Some  foiiryears  since,  I  had  a  patient  afilicted  with 
diarrhoea,  whom  it  seemed  not  in  the  power  of  medicine 
to  relieve.  Peaches  were  ilien  in  season,  and  very  fine. 
I  caused  iiim  to  eat  plentifully  of  them,  and  they  effect- 
ed an  instant  cure.  So  witli  cherries  at  another  time  ; 
and  since  then  1  have  prescribed  ripe  fruit  with  aston- 
ishing success. 

In  some  cases  the  red  mixture,  is  very  useful  for  chil- 
dren. It  is  made  by  mixing  GO  grains  of  rhubarb,  with 
30  of  soda  or  magnesia,  and  adding  a  gill  of  pepper- 
mint water:  dose,  a  tea  spoonful  every  three  hours. 


'ij 


DYSENTEUY, 

Is  known  by  the  frequent  griping  passages;  some- 
times mere  slime  mixed  with  blood  is  passed  ;  and  at 
others  little  round  liard  balls :  there  is  sickness  at  the  stom- 
Hci),  and  loss  of  appetite  ;  the  discharges  are  of  such  a 
character  as  in  some  instances  to  poison  the  air,  and 
make  the  dysentery  infectious. 

Many  cases  of  this  disease  are  cured,  by  boiling  suet  in 
njilksoas  tomake  it  rather  thick,  and  giving  of  the  mix- 
lure  to  an  adult  a  table  spoonful  every  two  or  three  hours. 
Milk  thickened  widi  flour,  and  usetl  in  the  same  way,  is 
also  very  useful. 

In  severe  cases,  antl  when  t«lie  tongue  is  foul,  an 
emetic  is  very  useful;  it  may  be  20  grains  of  Ipecac,  or 
warm  bonesct  tea ;  an  injection  should  now  be  given, 
Ibllowed  by  a  gentle  purgative,  as  castor  oil  or  rhubarb 
the  bowels  should  be  kept  open ;  slippery  elm  tea  with 
some  chamomile,  or  May-weed  flowers  In  it,  drank  at 
times;  and  witli  warm  clothing  and  gende  exercise,  the 
patient  \yill  recover.  I  have  read  somewhere  of  an  In- 
dian curing  a  violent  case  of  this  kind,  by  giving  a  cup 
full  of  strong  decoction  of  double  spruce  tops,  and  fol- 
l()win<]j  the  dose  in  an  hour  by  castor  oil.  All  injections 
given  in  this  disease,  should  "be  large  in  (luantity. 


&w»i-ii^£»fe-  ^-^^^^^^htiit^ 


PXLliS. 


39 


U'unn  hutliing, 
en  complete  the 

It  afilicted  with 
A'orof  mediciuo 
,  and  very  fine. 
Mid  they  efTect- 
t  anolliin-  time  ; 
Vuit  with  aslon- 

useful  for  chil- 
frhnbarb,  with 
gill  of  pepper- 
hree  hours. 


ussages;  some- 
passed  ;  and  at 
less  at  the  stom- 
!S  aro  of  such  a 
n  the  air,  and 

y  boiling  suet  in 

ing  of  the  mix- 

)  or  three  hours. 

e  same  way,  is 

;uo  is  foul,  an 
13  of  Ipecac,  or 
now  be  given, 
oil  or  rhubarb 
y  elm  tea  with 
in  it,  drank  at 
le  exercise,  the 
where  of  an  In- 
y  giving  a  cup 
e  tops,  and  fol- 
AU  injections 
piantity. 


PILES. 

Those  are  tumors  at  the  termination  of  the  intestinal 
tube  :  when  they  discharge  blood  they  are  known  tis  tiio 
bleeding  piles :  when  th(;y  do  not,  they  are  called  blind 
piles.  They  arise,  as  u  general  rule,  from  a  too  costive 
state  of  the  bowels :  in  such  cases,  then,  nothing  more  is 
re(]uired,  than  to  keep  the  bowels  regular. 

They  can  in  many  cases  be  removed  by  eating  as  a 
sweetmeat  at  meals,  prunes  or  tamarinds,  slewed  in 
molasses.  If  these  means  should  fail,  castor  oil  is  an 
excellent  purgative  to  be  taken :  some  persons  dislike  the 
oil ;  it  is  well  for  such  to  take  of 

Epsom  salts,  1-2  lb., 
Water,  one  quart, 

Oil  of  Vitriol,  ten  drops. 

Mix  them  thoroughly  until  dissolved.  The  dose  is  a 
wine  glass  full  every  morning. 

If  the  bleeding  proves  troublesome,  apply  cold  water 
to  the  part,  together  with  steady  continued  pressure 
until  it  ceases  :  some  alum  or  white  vitriol  water  is  also 
very  useful.  Sometimes  the  parts  from  neglect  become 
very  painful ;  cold  water  or  ice  are  also  good  in  that  case. 
I  have  given  relief  from  pain  by  warm  fomentations  with 
a  decoction  of  poppy  heads.  If  there  is  any  general 
fever,  warmi  boneset  tea  should  be  given  to  promote 
perspiration. 

Where  there  is  much  heat  around  the  parts,  and  the 
tumors  are  of  considerable  size,  it  will  be  found  useful 
to  apply  a  compress  supported  by  a  bandage:  an  oint- 
ment may  be  used  in  conjunction  with  the  compress,  to 
be  rubbed  on  the  parts  every  morning,  made  of 

Ground  Nutgalls,  half  an  ounce. 

Powdered  Henbane  leaves,  half  an  ounce. 

Fresh  Lard,  two  ounces.     Mix  thoroughly. 

As  this  disease  is  generally  brought  on  by  sedentary 

habits,  a  perfect  cure  cannot  be  expected,  unless  the 

patient  takes  considerable  exercise  in  walking  or  ridjng. 


rir^TuwiiMauagiSJ^^ 


n 

I 'I 


80 


VOnMS — JAXTNDICE. 


WORMS. 


The  presence  of  these  animals  is  known  by  a  varia- 
ble appetite,  bad  smelling  breath,  gulpings  up  of  wind, 
pains  in  the  stomach,  disturbed  sleep  in  which  there  is 
grinding  of  the  teeth,  and  often  starlings  up,  and  fits; 
itching  of  the  nose,  which  is  sought  to  "he  relieved  by 
constant  picking;  pale  countenance  ;  dizziness  frequent; 
hiininess  and  fulness  often  about  the  belly;  discharges 
slimy,  with  griping  pains,  particularly  about  the  navel; 
heat  and  itcliing  around  the  termination  of  the  intestinal 
cannl.  As  the  disease  proceeds,  there  comes  on  a  slow 
fever,  which  increases  in  intensity  in  the  evening,  and 
lowers  towards  morning ;  the  body  wastes  rapidly  away, 
and  the  pfiticnt  dies. 

It  is  probable  that  all  children,  and  perhaps  adults, 
too,  are  troubled  with  worms,  which  do  not,  however, 
occasion  any  unpleasant  symptoms,  until  the  tone  of  the 
system  becomes  lowered.  The  great  object  then  should 
be  to  resK.re  the  general  health  ;  though  it  is  well,  in 
the  first  place,  to  clear  out  the  intestinal  track.  To  do 
this,  give  an  injection  of  strong  catnep  tea,  in  which 
there  is  a  teaspoonful  of  spirits  of  turpentine.  Follow 
tins  by  giving  internally  some  Pinkroot  lea,  in  which 
has  been  infused  half  an  ounce  of  American  senna.  If 
this  is  not  handy,  castor  oil  will  answer.  For  the  re- 
mainder of  the  treatment,  pursue  the  same  course  as 
mentioned  for  raising  the  general  health,  in  rickets. 

In  some  cases,  tlic  worms  have  been  known  to  crawl 
up  into  the  throat,  occasioning  a  choking  sensation  and 
cough.  Drinking  salt  and  water  will  make  them  return 
to  the  bowels. 

JAUNDICE.  - 

Easily  known  by  the  universal  yellow  color  of  the 
whole  skin,  and  even  urine,  which  puts  on  a  saffron 
tinge.  The  internal  parts  of  the  eye  become  colored, 
in  some   instances,  so  that   every  thing  is  seen,  as  it 


'i."^iS^ jSt?i*ius"«iil»i«.'%---ii*t  ^v*»5 


W( 

re 


es 

St( 

b( 

th 
tei 

is 
he 
si( 
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stt 
tr( 
W 

CO 

is 
Jri 


(•0 

nil 
fie 
of 
ap 
du 
bo 

cu 
sic 


<M^-lf 


)\vn  by  a  varia- 
igs  up  of  wind, 
which  there  is 
js  up,  and  fits ; 
be  roh'cvcd  by 
ziness  frequent; 
lly ;  discharges 
bout  the  navel ; 
of  the  intestinal 
ornes  on  a  slow 
e  evening,  and 
5  rapidly  away, 

)erhaps  adults, 
not,  however, 
the  tone  of  the 
act  then  should 
1  it  is  Mell,  ill 
track.  To  do 
I  tea,  in  which 
mine.  Follow 
:  lea,  in  which 
ican  senna.  If 
For  the  re- 
me  course  ns 
in  rickets, 
nown  to  crawl 
sensation  and 
id  them  return 


color  of  the 

on  a  saffron 

;oine  colored, 

is  seen,  as  it 


BILIOUS   IIKADACIIB. 


31 


were,  tlirou!>li  yellow  spectacles,  occasioning  the  poet'c 
remark,  that 

"All  sppms  '  ifc'ctrd  ihntliic  infcctcil  spy, 
And  ull  looks  jc'llow  t<i  ilie  jaundiced  eye." 

An  ipecac  emclic  is  often  serviceable  in  this  disease, 
cspecirilly  if  there  is  any  nausea  or  sickness  at  the 
stomach.  This  should  be  followed  by  warm  calnopor 
boncset  tea,  to  induce  continut'd  per.'piratien.  Keep 
the  patient  warmly  wrapped  up,  and  on  a  li.uht  diet.  A 
tea  made  from  the  root  of  the  blue  flag,  or  ileur  de  lis, 
is  often  very  u.-cful.  It  is  well  in  .'■omc  cases  to  apply 
hot  mustard  plasters  just  under  the  ribs,  on  tiie  right 
side.  Wormwood  tea  is  often  used  during  the  cure 
with  considerable  benefit. 

BILIOUS    IIKADACIIE. 

Where  the  tongue;  is  foul,  and  there  is  sickness  at  the 
stomach,  begin, wiili  an  emetic,  and  pursue  the  same 
treatmt  ut  as  that  recommended  in  jaundice.  Mr.  J.  H. 
Walton  has  int()rmed  me  that  be  has  always  obtained 
complete  relief  from  this  di;:ordered  state,  to  which  he 
is  peculiarly  lial)le,  by  uriing  the  root  of  the  Cierman 
Iris,  or  Blue  flag. 

JXILAMMATION    01'    THE    LIVEK. 

Known  hy  a  general  fever,  attended  with  pain  and 
lightness  under  liie  rii)s  on  the  right  side,  pain  at  the 
collar  bone  ai;d  to})  of  the  shoukli'r  on  the  right  side, 
uneasiness  in  lying  down  on  the  left  side,  briN-itliing  dif- 
ficult, a  dr\'  cough,  vomiting  and  hiccup.  The  urine  is 
of  a  deep  i^iillron  color,  and  small  in  (luantity;  k)ss  of 
appetite,  lliiist  and  costiveness,  and  after  two  or  three 
day^f,  a  yellowish  appearance,  as  in  jaundice,  over  the 
body. 

r>leeding  from  the  arm  is  useful,  as  also  leeching  and 
cupping  under  the  edge  of  the  false  ribs  on  the  right 
side.     It  is  best  to  follow  with  a  strong  purgative,  as 


^3S*.'*«»*t'BS««wlBSR»«i©*ao*«5*|i>^ 


03 


rNFLAMMATION    OF    Tllli    LIVKll— DUOl'sy. 


'    iF 


senna  and  si.lts,  jalap  or  rntuuliake  ;  then  the  wann  bull,, 
and  a  mustard  plaster  or  a  blister  be  applied  over  the 

After  this  is  done,  induce  continued  perspiration  bv 
wanncatneporbonesettea;  with  occasional  doses  of 
castor  oil,  a  medicine  peculiarly  useful  in  all  diseases 
<)1  the  hver.  If  matter  forms  in  the  liver,  and  the  pa- 
tient IS  found  sinkmg,  meatus  must  be  used  to  support 
the  stren^Mh;  a  nourishing  diet,  some  wine,  and  a  de- 
coc  ion  ot  wdlow  or  Peruvian  bark,  an  ounce  to  the 
pmt,  a  tal)lespoonful  taken  at  a  dose,  some  four  times  a 
^  ay ;  (oincnn.iinns  and  poultices  are  also  useful  over 
the  liver,  to  cause  it  to  break  outwardly. 

\V  hen  this  disease  is  unaccompanied  by  fever,  it  is 
I<n..wn  by  the  dark  sallow  complexion,  loss  of  appetite, 

was,„,got  the  flesh  costiveness,in.ligestion,  winci,\,ains 
n.  the  stomach,  yellow  tinge  in  both  skin  and  eves,  clay 
colored  discharges,  high  colored  urine,  whieirdcposits 
a  red  sediment  and  ropy  mucus;  a  dull  pain  in  the  region 
of  the  liver,  extending  to  the  shoulder,  and  often  some 
degree  of  asthma. 

An  emetic  in  this  case  is  general! v  required ;  some 
20  grains  of  ipecac  is  the  best :  keep  the  bowels  ucntly 
open,  either  with  an  infusion  of  the  blue  lla-  or  castor 
nd;  a  blistei"  ,s  occasionally  useful  to  relievo  pain. 
I  erspiration  should  always  be  perfectly  free.  The  diet 
hght,  the  mind  kept  easy,  and  plenty  of  exercise  taken  • 
a  sea  voyage  to  a  colder  climate  is  the  last  and  surest 
remedy.  oun.^i 

DKOPSV 

In  the  belly  is  often  preceded  by  loss  of  appetite, 
general  sluggishness,  dryness  of  the  skin,  op^i^ssed 
breathing,  cough,  diminished  urine,  and  costiveness. 
following  these  symptoms,  commences  the  collection 
of  water  m  the  belly,  which,  beginning  at  the  lower 
part,  extends  gradnnlly,  and  keeps  on  increasing  until 
the_^ whole  belly  is  evenly  swelled  and  ten^-o. 

Strong  purging  medicines  should  be  taken,  as  mand- 


ra 
of 
th 
sa 

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n: 

se 

b: 

m 

a  I 

ta 


to 
w 
af 

AV 

ti 
a: 
a  I 
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h 


'--^^^'^■'*t'>t*aA-^.'<£i'L,^jijti,!mirT,tiiiri^'^.-^^ 


■mt.-  \ 


-Duoi'yv. 

lie  warm  buili, 
)liecl  over  the 

r-Tspiration  by 
ional  doses  of 
1  all  diseases 
r,  and  the  pa- 
3d  to  support 
ne,  and  a  de- 
oiince  to  the 
e  tour  times  a 
so  useful  over 

>y  fever,  it  is 
3s  of  appetite, 
1,  wind,  pains 
nd  eyes,  clay 
iiich  deposits 
1  in  the  region 
d  often  some 

rpiired ;  some 
)o\vels  gently 
lag  or  castor 
relieve  pain, 
■e.  The  diet 
ercise  taken ; 
St  and  surest 


of  appetite, 
h  oppressed 

costiveness. 
10  collection 
it  the  lower 
reasing  until 

Li. 

n,  as  mand- 


GENEBAt    UKOI'SY. 


63 


rake,  jidap,  salts  and  senna,  or  blue  flao;.  Tea  made 
of  wateniKilon  seeds  is  rdso  very  usefiil,  as  it  promotes 
the  flow  of  urine  ;  squills  has  also  a  direct  action  of  the 
same  kind  ;  it  should  be  taken  in  doses  of  one  and  a  half 
grains  of  ihe  powdered  bulb  twice  a  day;  a  litde  cin- 
namon or  cloves  may  be  added,  to  take  away  its  nau- 
seating tendency.  Long  and  continued  rubbings  of  the 
bare  belly  with  Uie  palm  of  the  hand,  are  among  thc! 
most  effectual  means  of  cure.  The  diet  should  be  light 
and  nutritious,  and  as  much  exercise  as  possible  taken, 
taking  care  not  to  get  fatigued. 

GENEHAIi    DnOPSV, 

Which  begins  with  swelling  of  the  feet  and  ancles 
towards  evening,  and  is  gone  by  morning,  but  after  a 
while  does  not  disappear  at  night,  arul  continues  to 
ascend  up  to  the  belly.  The  swelling  induced  is  soft, 
when  pressed  upon,  a  pit  remains,  which  requires  some 
time  to  become  smooth.  By  degrees,  the  swelling 
ascends  upwards,  and  occupies  the  trunk  of  the  bo(ly, 
and    at   last,  even  the  face   and  eyelids  appear   full 

and  bloated.  ,  ,     ,        , 

The  parts  should  be  carefully  supported  by  bandages, 
and  the  same  general  treatment  pursued  as  in  dropsy 
of  the  belly.  Ground  mustard  seed  is  a  valuable 
remedy  where  there  is  much  weakness ;  horseradish 
and  garlic  are  also  useful.  When  the  patient  begins 
to  recover,  the  cold  bath  may  contribute  to  prevent  a 

relapse.  , 

It  is  a  rule  in  dropsical  affections  to  allow  thc  patient 
to  drink  freely.  By  denying  water  many  a  case  has 
had  an  unfortunate  termination,  that  would  otherwiso 

have  been  cured.  „  , ,      n  i  ^ 

A  decoction  made  of  3  parts  of  blue  flag  and  1  ])art 
button  snakeroot,  has  cured  the  dropsy  without  disturb- 
ing the  bowek. 

COMMON   COLDS   AND    COUGHS 

Are   generally  cured  at  the  first  onset,  w'len  com- 


j: 


*^-)4^ifcj^^^ 


31 


cor,r>s  AND  couaiis. 


pllcntf  il  wiih  syinptoms  of  fover,  bv  a  sweat  of  hnnc- 
S"t  or  calncp  ton,  a  ptrong  dn?c  of  which,  quite  hot, 
plioiilf]  be  taken  on  retiring  ut  night,  and  covering  np 
warmly.  Flaxseed,  or  slippery  elm  lea  being  drunk 
freely,  if  there  is  much  thirst.  The  diet  in  "ill  such 
cii,?ps  should  be  low;  never  "feed  a  cold,"  that  is  n 
fi)()li«ih  error. 

Should  there  l)e  any  pain  in  the  chest,  a  strong  mns 
tard  nlaster  will  generally  relieve  it.  If  the  cough  is 
troublesome,  and  it  occasions  some  uneasiness  in  the 
cliest,  1  generally  advice  the  patient,  if  he  must  con- 
tinue about  his  work,  to  procure  a  two  ounce  vial  and 
nil  It  with 

Syrup  of  Squills,  1  ounce, 
Paregoric,  1      •« 

An  occasional  swallow  will  ease  both  cough  and  pain. 

In  some  instances,  after  being  for  days  troubled  with 

a  tightnees  about  the  head,  &c.,  there  will  be  a  plentiful 

BLEEDINa   FROM    THE    NOSE. 

And  complete  relief  be  afforded  in  consequence.  The 
idea  of  this  proceeding  from  a  ruptured  blood-vessel  is 
ridiculous;  it  is  a  means  taken  by  nature  of  thoroughly 
depleting  a  part  so  as  to  cure  disease.  It  was  no  doubt 
in  consequence  of  observing  these  sanguineous  deple- 
tions of  nature,  that  the  idea  originated  of  doing  it  arti- 
fjciiilly,  and  thence  the  introducV  ni  of  blood-letting  in 
all  its  various  forms  of  abstraction. 

If  bleeding  from  the  nose  proceeds  to  an  alarmin-r 
extent,  it  can  generally  be  stopped  by  plugging  up  the 
nostrils  with  cotton,  wet  in  cold  alum  water.  Some- 
times all  local  means  prove  ineffectual,  nature  must 
Jiaye  blood  escape,  and  the  only  method  of  preventing 
a  flow  from  the  nostrils  will  be  by  making  one  from 
the  arm.  '  ° 

The  water  cure  method  of  getting  rid  of  coughs  and 
cok.s  IS  to  wrap  the  body  up  in  a  wet  sheet,  until  per- 


cold 


T 

vilUr 

the  ( 

nctl)' 

discii 

mor,! 

eyes 

there 

spir.i 

throw 

il)cali 

The 

up,  it 

piece 

same 

has  b 

arc  c 

in  2i 

live  d 

part  ( 
cult  u 
as  thr 
strony 

two  () 

iiiduci 
medic 
i|)ccri( 
t(;a  sii 
A  lar. 
part  o 

lliCIlt, 

draugl 
As 
deal  o 


•"rti'-te'g^fAtoftViViVi. .  A^-'&iw(£Aa*l'a>^--.  ■-■  ■ii'.'Wnn*--»3c 


r.-.* 


sweat  of  hone- 
lich,  quite  hot, 
1(1  covering  up 
a.  being  drunk 
iet  in  ull  such 


31U 


that 


IS  n 


a  strong  mus 
r  the  cough  is 
asines3  in  the 

he  must  con- 
unce  vial  and 


)ugh  and  pain, 
troubled  with 
be  a  plentiful 


■queuce.  The 
lood- vessel  is 
of  thoroughly 
was  no  doubt 
ineous  deple- 
'  doing  it  arti- 
3od-letting  in 

an  alarming 
gging  up  the 
ater.  Some- 
nature  must 
)f  preventing 
ng  one  from 

r  coughs  and 
et,  until  per- 


t'UOUP.  gg 

ppiiv.lion   is  induced,   drinking  ull  the  time  plenty  of 
cold  v.'aicr.  '        ^ 

rnoirp. 

Th!:.  dis,.;,.,.  uio.ily  :,llii<.t;s  inniut^     Some  dnvs  pro- 
Viur,-;  111.;   fluid  ;,p|H-;,rs   drowsy,  iuiiciive  and  "fretful, 
tlicf\rs:nv  waluy    and   heavy;  thm;  is   a  cou«h  ex- 
ncily  .suiiihiungthe  barking  of  a  young  do:;.     As  the 
disea^^e  advances,  the  cough  agiiales  ilio  little  suflbrer 
iDor.!  and  more,  the   fi.cc  is  llu-hcd   and   swelled,  die 
eve?,  i-roirude,  and  a  gfneral  trnnor  lakes  i)lace,  and 
there  1.;  a  kmd  of  convul.Mve  rnd.'aviir  to  renew  the  re- 
spu-.ilion    at   the   dose  of  crich   lit  ;  the   head   is  often 
llirosyn  bacK,  in  tlie  agony  of  aUcinpting  to  escape  m^- 
localion  ;  the  breathing  becomes  mon;  aiid  jnorc  hissinrr. 
llio  cough  1.   generally  dry,  und  if  any   thing  is   spit 
up.  It  looks  like  matter,  <jr  el-e   consists'of  lilms,  as  of 
pieces   ot  membrane;  when    vomiliug  is  induced  the 
same  kind  of  mailer  conies  up,  showing  that  the  child 
has  been  swallowing  ii  instead  of  spitting  it  out.    There 
are  c.ises  in  which  a  fatal  terininalion  has  taken  place 
in  21  hours,  but  more  generally  it  runs  on  fbr  Ibur  or 
live  days. 

Leeches  should  immediately  be  api)lied  to  the  uppi^r 
part  (){  the  breast-bone  near  the  neck :  it  is  often  diffi- 
cult to  stop  the  bleeding  wht^n  applied  to  the  neck  itself, 
as  there  is  nothing  to  make  pressure  on  ;  then  give  u 
strong  ipecac  emetic,  mixed,  if  possible,  widi  a  grain  or 
two  ot  powdi'red  sciuill.  A  hot  bath  is  very  useful,  by 
inducing  nausea  (piickly.  A  large  dose  of  purgative 
iiK'dicine,  as'  J-lpsoin  sails,  may  now  be  adminis'lered. 
il»CH:ic,  in  doses  of  one  or  two  grains,  or  hot  boncsel 
tea  should  be  given,  to  keep  up  a.  strong  i)erspiration. 
A  large  blister  is  sometimes  useful,  put  on  the  upper 
part  ol  the  chest,  and  dressed  wiih  some  irritating  oint- 
ment, as  savine,  to  keep  up  a  discharge.  Mustard 
draughts  may  be  ai)p]ied  to  the  feet. 

As  the  paiieut  gels  better,  there   will  follow  a  great 
deal  of  expectoration  ;  to  promote  this  as  much  as  pes- 


"■"^*^**  p&:. 


M 


QUINSV    SOllJi    TIIKO.VT. 


1 


;.il 


sihlft  is  advisiiWe  :  inhnling  steam,  if  dnno  wilh  cruition, 
will  he  found  iisi^fiil  ;  tho  iian-ifvitiiig  mt'dicines,  a.^  iho 
ipecac  and  si|uill,  should  be  continued,  and  the  mouth, 
if  possil)h',  «arjrled  with  an  infusion  of  chamomile  flow- 
ers or  Mayweed. 

Priessniiz  cures  croup  by  pntlinc;  the  child  in  a  tepid 
bath,  aud  while  in  it,  washing'  freely,  the  head,  throat 
and  chest :  then,  wrapping  without  delay,  in  a  well 
wrung  slieet,  and  a  well  wriuig  bandage  planed  about 
ihe  llu-o;it,  and  warm  bricks  applied  to  the  feet.  'I'ho 
patient  is  allowed  ttt  remain  8  or  10  houra  in  moderate 
perspiration,  in  a  moderately  warm  room"  when  taken 
out  of  the  sheets,  the  child  is  immedialeK  washed  all 
over,  dried,  and  put  into  a  warm  bed.  Tne  next  even- 
ing the  wet  sheet  is  again  applied,  even  li  there  have 
been  no  unfavorable  symptoms  during  iho  day. 

QUINSY    SORE    THROAT 

Is  known  by  considerable  dirticulty  ir»  swallowing 
and  breathing,  a  redness  ai.d  swelling  of  one  or  both 
tonsils,  dryness  of  the  throat,  foul  tongue,  darting  pains 
in  the  part  aflecled,  a  fr- -Mietit,  but  diflicult  spitting 
out  of  mucus,  and  a  sma'.'  degree  of  fever.  This  is 
seldom  fatal,  if  properly  attended  to. 

Either  leech  the  outside  of  the  throat,  or  draw  a 
sharp  penknife  over  the  affected  tonsils,  so  as  to  scarify 
them;  an  emetic  of  ipecac  should  be  administered  :  if 
anything  more  is  required,  give  a  dose  of  salts,  and  a*ter 
the  operation,  sweat,  by  means  of  hot  boneset  or  catnep 
tea;  a  blister  behind  the  neck  is  sometimes  useful.  As 
a  gargle,  a  lea  made  of  gold  thread,  and  the  addition 
of  a  iiltlo  alum,  the  whole  sweetened  wilh  honey-  lu 
very  severe  cases,  where  nothing  can  be  swallowed  by 
the  mouth,  gruels  and  rich  soups  are  thrown  up  the 
termination  of  the  intestinal  lube,  so  that  life  may  be, 
if  possible,  sustained;  if  suffocation  is  threatened,  a 
hole  must  be  made  in  the  windpipe. 

In  mild  cases,  little  more  is  required  than  to  rub  the 
neck  with  hartshorn  liniament,  and  wear  flannel. 


very 
ter,  I 
tion 


Tl 
unde 
some 
It  pot 

Vh 
and  t 
other 
flamii 


;  Th 

the   s 

the  si< 

uiess 

the  Ik 

is  ofte 

In  t 

pain  i 

patien 

the  fa 

geneifi 

bloody 

cases  ' 

It  is 

the  chi 

jalap, 

■— goot 

grain  ( 

or  thre 

up  the 

the  coi. 

.<yrup  ( 


u»v.sa.        — 


i«^ia 


mo  with  Cfuitioii, 

It'll icines,  a.^  tlio 

nncl  llie  mmith, 

chamomile  flow- 

(  child  ill  a  tepid 
the  head,  thionl 
clay,  in  a  wfll 
i^c  placed  about 
.  the  feet.  'I'ho 
)ura  ill  moderate 
im  ■  when  taken 
lelv  washed  all 
'i'ne  next  even- 
rn  li  there  have 
iho  day. 


y  in  swallowing 
u[  of  one  or  both 
lie,  darting  pains 
diflicult  spitting 
f  fever.     This  is 


roat,  or  draw  a 
s,  so  as  to  scarify 
administered :  if 
of  salts,  and  after 
bonesetor  catnep 
times  useful.  As 
and  the  addition 
with  honey.  In 
be  swallowed  by 
■e  thrown  up  the 
that  life  may  be, 
is  threatened,  a 

!d  than  to  rub  the 
ear  flannel. 


MU.Mra — INKLAMMATION   OK    THE    ClItST. 


a? 


For  Qiiin.sy  sore  thio.u  Ptiessnitz  orders  bandagos  of 
very  cold  water  round  the  throat,  gurglings  of  cold  wu- 
ter,  foot  baths,  and  linally,  the  wet  sluMt,  until  perspira- 
tion IS  mduced,  washing,  and  return  to  a  warm  bed 

MUMPS. 

This  is  a  swelling,  on  the  sides  of  the  cheek  and 
under  the  jaw,  of  the  glaiuls  that  produce  saliva;  it 
sometimes  renders  swallowing  and  breathing  difTicult; 
It  goes  off  on  the  fourth  day. 

Flannel  should  be  kept  over  the  part,  the  dirt  light, 
and  the  bow(<ls  regular,  with  doses  of  castor  oil ;  when 
other  organc;  are  attacked,  the  treatment  must  bo  for  in- 
flammation of  those  organs. 

INFLAMMATION    OF    THK  CHEST. 

;  There  are  two  kinds  of  this  disease.  One  is  ealle<l 
the  stitch:  it  is  known  by  a  hard  pulse,  sharp  pain  in 
the  side,  Winch  is  increased  upon  br.-athing  ;  an  iineas- 
-ness  upon  lying  on  one  side;  a  painful  cough,  dry  in 
the  bcginnniir,  bm  iifterwards  uiiowing  ui)  matter  which 
13  often  bloody. 

In  the  oihf.r  disease  the  pulse  is  sometimes  soft  ;  the 
pain  IS  dull;  the  respinitiou  always  dillicult ;  often  iho 
patient  cannot  breaihe  unless  silting  or  standin.' up  • 
the  face  IS  swelled,  and  of  a  livid' c.lor  ;  the  ?,)urr|x 
generally  accompanied  by  matter  which  is  frequenUv 
bloody.  Besides  all  these  symptoms,  there  is  in  both 
cases  violent  fever. 

It  is  well  to  take  considerable  blood,  and  then  leech 
lli«!  chest :  give  a  pow.-rfnl  purgative— senna  and  salts, 
jalap,  or  mandrake:  apply  blisters;  let  the  diet  be  low 
-good  oat  meal  gruel  is  perhaps  the  best ;  give  one 
gram  of  ipecac,  anil  half  a  grain  of  squill,  every  two 
or  three  hours,  as  circumstances  may  require,  to  keep 
np  the  perspiration  :  keej)  the  bowels  open.  To  quiet 
tiie  cough,  after  the  symptoms  begin  to  abate  a  little, 
.-^yrup  of  poppies  may  be  swallowed  from  time  to  time, 


-:^MBt»«^w^' 


uiiiniuiNU  pnnM  tiit!  uiNua. 


k', 


f.;I 


"■i 


'I 
If 


ilowly.      Iiiliiil'mg  sttTiin  will  also  hn  found  \uvM  in 

|)r(itllullll'4     (Nprrloiiilidll,  A.I     thn     lUllifMlt     K'COVCrS, 

I'.biitc  llie  iiu'ilifinc-i,  aiul  >>ivo  ii  ?n.tri'  ','imiih»iis  dicl. 

Priessnitz  puts  u  piitiiMil  allliclcd  \vitli  l!ii-t  disijine 
into  a  sitliiiq  huih,  willi  wiitor  iit  GO"  Kalir.,  wliicli  is  to 
be  iviiowc'd  evi'iv  li;ilf  liour  :  iIk;  idifM  i-H'oviTcd  w  ilii 
W('t  hiindiiROS,  wliicli  sirn  riMunvcd  from  time  to  time: 
llie  k-ps  ;iiid  firnn  iiro  luhtx'd  with  cold  wutor  :  tlic  otlit'i 
parls'of  ifit'  body  niv  cMicfidly  coyncd  un.  Afler 
chiilloringof  till!  tcotli  iind  licmhliii!,'  is  passcfj,  mid  re- 
action li(';^'iiis  to  iiil<(.'  pliu'f,  which  is  Uriowii  hy  the  re- 
imiiin^'  wiiiiiilli  of  ilio  hniids  mid  ieot,  thn  patient  ia 
W'iippcil  ill  n  sheet,  with  a  culd,  wcU  bandage  on  his 
chest,  ai-:!  placed  in  bed.  It  .-^honld  not  be  liiigotteii 
diat  aficr  every  perspiration  tho  body  h  waslicfl  in  tc- 

)id  water.     Cold  water  is  drank    freely  all  tiii  i  time. 

t  is  not  xftcii  mecssary  to  renew  the  wcl  plicel  and  ail- 
ting  bath. 

IH!01'8Y  Ol'   I'JIK  <'llKf<T. 


1 


Known  bv  dillienliy  of  breaUiiiiij,  especially  when 
lyin-^down;  i.lartin<j;  iVom  .sleep ;  anxiety;  palpitations 
<)f  tin;  heart;  congh  ;  pale  visaye  ;  swelling  of  the 
louver  extrc'-illics;  and  lastly  and  more  certainly,  motion 
of  water  in  tla;  chest. 

Ki;ep  the  bnweis  regular  ;  use  siiuill  in  small  doses  ; 
half  a.  grain  (fpowtlered  fox-glove  leaves,  tnorning  and 
cNeuiiig,  may  be  given,  and  the  dose  carefully  and  grad- 
ually increased.  Jf  there  is  much  fever,  keep  up  a 
;i:en'tle  jicrspiratiini,  by  mcaus  of  boiieset  or  catncp. 
The  occabional  apitlieiition  of  blisters  \vill  doiiinch  to 
remove  iniin.  Infusion  of  jnnlper  bcrrico  is  often  good. 
The  diet  should  be  light. 

UUKKDlN-a  FUOM  TUB  Ll\NG3 

Is  genoially  a  s^nuplom  of  some  other  disease.  Ta- 
ken by  itself,  it  is  a  matter  of  but  littli^.  moment,  and 
instead  of  proceeding  from  n  ruptured  blood-vessel,  is 


in  \c 

relic 

W 

iiieni 

watc 

open 

<k'rci 

ful. 

pcnsi 

aiid 

tukei; 


Ti 

Cdlin;! 

i.s  rail 
llin  li( 
a   ti,';l 
boil}' 
appel 
con.si( 
begin 
lowar 
bnati 
ami  w 
and    1 
fevi>r 
and    '. 
sweat 
Lose  ; 
dies, 
mind 
Pai 
(tlie.st, 
ke|)t  o 


ej)5om 
doses 
able  o 


i% 


■*=r-Mrai«Hi*«a*^f.vSiB*«ir-*<«!t»s.w-l'«tit. . 


iw-.^<-jB.ii«<<aijM»ig»<».7Maiiisaa>>»a»«iaa 


<U3. 

I  found  iHcful  in 
|i!iliriit    l«'(:r)vcr9, 

<,'fiiitr(»iis  diet, 
villi    l!li:^   ilifitjiiflc 
.'"alir.,  w  liicli  is  lo 
It  ir)  (.'uvcn'd  wilii 
III  time  to  time  : 

wiilor :  ttie  oiIhm 
creel  III).  After 
■^  passed,  find  re- 
nown by  iliP  re- 
ft, thf!  pjiticni  i.s 

hiiiidngc  on  liis 
not   bf   liiigottcii 

id  wu.sliofl  in  tc- 
•ly  all  llii.i  lime. 
,vcl  Jilicct  and  iiiL- 


cspouially  wlien 
oly ;  pulpilalioiis 
swelling  of  the 
ciTiuiuly,  iiunioii 

I  in  siiiidl  doses  ; 
vc'H,  morning  and 
rufully  iiud  grad- 
levur,  keep  up  u 
ncsct  or  ciitncp. 
will  do  much  to 
ico  is  often  good. 


ler  disease.     Ta- 
llin moment,  und 
i)lood-vesiel,  is 


T 


co.vsfMprio.v. 


30 


in  ic.dify,  ii  scr-rrt  >m  from  flio  hw^n,  wlitreby  iiuturo 
It'lirvt's  hcrflclf  liODi  oxciti-'lllciit. 

^\  lien  it  pr<)>'.('(h  (o  excci-:*,  n.  strong,  cooling  treat- 
x;  ii.inpted.     A  soIiilMiii  of  common  srilr  in 
f!iff!c  if:  whtn  that  liiil,-,  blrcding  from 
•  ri'sorird  to.    'riio  bowels  mnstlM.'  Ucpt 
'.pen  Willi  epsum  .•lalls:  fo.virlove    in   llu;   (briii  of  pow- 
<Ieiodlea\vs,  hidl' II  grain,  m. lining  and  evening,  is  nso- 
•■■       '-o'lieiiiiK's  the  iipplicaiioii  ot'  cold  water  \o  some 


liieiit  mii*t 

wall  r  will  olicn  ei 

the  arm  mn><t  Ik 


tu 


8eiisil)lepart  of  llie  body,  will  i.nulucc  a  general  chill, 


and    slop    tho    blt'oding. 
tukeu. 


JH'lUlUl 
crate 


c,\eict60  may  oo 


COXSUSIPTIOX. 


Tiibeicnl; 


c. 


ar  i.(iii:iimpti()ii  begins  with  ii  short,  dry 
e()ii"li,  wliicli  bccDiue!  Iiabitiial  :  fitr  pome  tiino  nothing 
is  laiseil  bill  a  fi(j|liy  miiein.  I'pon  the  least  inolioii  of 
the  body,  the  brcatliiii:^  !)(•(•, )iiu',s  nioit!  rapid:  there  is 
(In  si,  oradiial 


I   li';litiiess  of  {\\r.   cIk  s|,  oradn.-il  wasting  uwnv  of  the 

•oily;  languor,  indolence;,  and  low  .•tpirii's.  with  loss  of 
'iM :  ....      1-. •'       •  ■    ,  • 


appcliK 
eoiisider.ible 


paiuiit  olicn   remains   in  this  .statu  a, 


lie 


time,  iiiilil 


.  ii|)oii  cateliiiig  more  euld,  he 
begins  to  expeetonite  mati(;r,  which  is  .'ilwavs  more  tVca 
towards  inoiiiiiig.  Spilling  of  i)lood  .succeeds  tlii.s  ;  the 
breathing  now  becomes  more  dillieiili,  and  weakness 
and  wa.yling  increase  ;  pain  in  some  part  of  the  chest, 
and  nne;isinc.-',s  i.q  felt,  lying  on  the  .■^ide.  Hectic 
levcn-  rapidly  jtiereii.<e.s,  becomes  worse  in  the  nfternoon, 
and  'iuvs  od"  during  the  night,  followed  by  profuse 
sweating;  tho  Injwels,  pre\l()usly  costive,  now  become 
luosc  ;  ^tlie  legs  and  arms  become  cold,  and  the  patient 
dies.  _  'J'o  the  last  the  senses  remain  entire,  and  the 
liiiiid  is  full  of  hope  and  peace. 

Pain  may  bo  alle\ialeil  by  dry  cupping  over  tho 
(the.st,  a  few  leeches  or  a  blister.  The  bowds  must  bo 
kept  open  by  genllo  laxatives,  as  inamia,  small  doses  of 
ej)som  .salts,  or  boiie,-!el  ;  sweating  promoled  by  small 
dosi's  of  ipecac  and  sipiill,  and  when  there  is  consider- 
able of  a  whcc;^ing  respiialion,  an'  ipecac  emetic  will 

4 


'■i'i*w(  j-:;  ji;;,;!ii5igaf*^ass*iS«jB^*^ 


s 


« 


i  It 


Q)i 


jV^Mr 


40 


INFLAMMATIU.V   OF    THE    KIDNEYS. 


1)0  fijiiiul  seiviceublc.  Tlic  diet  sliouid  he  light ;  the 
piitient  warmly  chirl  ;  gentle  exercise  taken  ;  and  to 
ease  the  cough  and  diarrhoea,  when  they  supervene, 
the  remedies  recommended  under  those  heads.  Priess- 
nilz  does  not  i)rescribe  for  consumption  ;  he  considers 
it  Ix'yond  tlie  power  of  cold  water  to  have  any  effii'ct 
Oil  it. 

Perhaps  the  most  efTectual  means  of  relief  would  be 
living  in  the  midst  of  n  pestilent  fever  and  ague  district; 
in  such  circumstances  I  have  seen  patients  grow  fat 
and  heartj% 

Some  years  ago,  an  apprentice  in  this  city,  whose 
parents  lived  up  the  North  Kiver,  was  taken  with  all 
the  symptoms  of  tubercular  consumption,  spitting  ol 
blood,  night  sweats  and  diarrha:a.  He  was  sent  in  a 
sloop,  in  cold  weather,  home — it  was  just  after  the  river 
opened — the  sloop  was  blown  outside  tho  harbor,  and 
it  was  some  time  before  it  reached  its  destination,  all 
on  board  having  endured  a  great  deal  of  hardship  and 
fatigue  ;  among  the  rest  the  sick  boy,  who  was  forced 
to  render  the  little  aid  he  could.  The  exertion,  how- 
ever, did  him  good;  he  became  rapidly  better,  and 
before  reaching  home  was  completely  altered,  to  the 
great  astonishment  of  his  friends,  who  had  feared  he 
would  not  survive  to  see  them.  In  gratitude  for  his 
signal  escape,  he  has  ever  since  continued  on  the  river. 

INFLAMMATION   OF    THE    KIDNEYS, 

Known  by  pains  in  their  region  which  shoot  down 
along  the  course  of  the  ducts  that  convey  urine  to  the 
bladder;  the  testicles  are  drawn  up;  the  thighs  are 
numb;  vomiting;  high  colored  urine  and  frequently 
discharged  ;  costivencss  and  colic  pains. 

It  is  very  necessary  to  distinguish  this  from  colic, 
which  may  be  done  b}'^  the  pain  lying  deeper  and  the 
trouble  in  p  issing  urine.  It  is  necessary  also,  to  notice 
in  this  disease  that  the  fever  accompanies  or  imme- 
diately follows  the  pain. 

"When  eeverc,  general  bleeding  is  necessary,  and  af- 


terv 
hot 
up 
Th( 

hy^ 

ters 
ma^ 
ulai 
war 


K 

feve 
(in  V 
olhei 
pain 
strai 
in  in 


arise 
dowi 
detrj: 
Whe 
the 
Man 
with  I 
Sc 
ally 
the 
pain! 
nient 
of  ii 
berri 
mixti 
takin 


iii'iS^aasii^^'^jJi^^skfeiWX'i'^i.w 


c^fc^M»Uo.irf«a*»«^ii^-^S^,i*:<^i?&^t,'*p4^%*MV>-*i'^^-^*a^ 


IDNKYS. 

)uicl  he  llglii. ;  llie 
su  tiiken  ;  and  to 
1  they  supervene, 
se  lioads.  Priess- 
ion  ;  lie  considers 

0  have  any  effect 

)f  relief  uould  be 
and  ague  district; 
patients  grow  fat 

1  this  city,  whose 
<-a3  taken  with  all 
iption,  spitting  ol 
He  was  sent  in  a 
just  after  the  river 
e  tho  harbor,  and 
its  destination,  all 
d  of  hardship  and 
',  who  was  forced 
he  exertion,  how- 
pidly  better,  and 
ly  altered,  to  the 
ho  had  feared  he 

gratitude  for  his 
nued  on  the  river. 

[DNEYS, 

vhich  shoot  down 
mvey  urine  to  the 
) ;  the  thighs  are 
le  and  frequently 
ins. 

h  this  from  colic, 
ng  deeper  and  the 
!ary  also,  to  notice 
npanies  or  imme- 

necessary,  and  af- 


I.NFLA.MMATION   OF    TIIU    lihAVDEU. 


41 


^^aSimiSi>^itiib&i^ig^:  ^ 


terwards  leeching  over  the  parts;  then  the  warm  bath, 
hot  fomijutations  to  the  loins,  a  warm  injection  thrown 
up  and  drinks  of  flax-seed  or  slippery  "elm  tea.  taken. 
The  bowels  should  be  rfli.Tmally  cleared  out  at  once 
by  senna  or  castor  ojI,  and  al'tcrwards  kept  open.  Blis- 
ters must  never  i)o  apj.licd  in  this  disease,  but  the  loins 
may  be  well  iubl)e(l  with  hartsliom  or  ,iiiy  other  stim- 
ulating linameiit  ;  keep  up  a  general  perspiration  by 
warm  catnep  or  boneset  tea.     The  diet  must  be  light. 

INFLAMMATION    OF    THE    liLAVDEU. 

Known  by  great  pain  in  its  region,  attended  with 
fever  and  a  hard  pulse,  either  a  suppression  of  urine, 
(in  which  an  instrument  must  be  applied  to  draw  it  off  if 
other  means  fail  of  giving  relief.)  f)r  a  frequent  and 
painful  discharge  of  it;  there  is  also  a  good  deal  of 
straining  downwards.  The  treatment  is  the  same  as 
in  inflammation  of  the  kidneys. 

GllAVKt,   AND    .STONE. 

When  a  disposition  to  form  stone  in  the  bladder 
arises,  it  is  known  by  fits  of  pains  in  the  back,  shooting 
down  to  the  thigh  ;  often  a  numbness  in  one  leg  and 
detraction  or  drawing  up  of  the  testicle  on  that'' side. 
When  the  little  stonet>'  or  gravel  are  thrown  off  with 
the  urine,  the  pain  ceases  until  the  next  lit  occurs. 
Many  persons  are  troubled  in  this  way  through  lifii 
without  the  gravel  concreting  into  a  largi:  stone.  ° 

Sometimes  the  gravel  stone,  if  it  is  more  than  usu- 
ally large,  passes  with  difficulty  down  tho  tube  from 
the  kidney  to  the  bladder,  and  occasions  agonizinfr 
pains,  followed  with  fever.  T!ie  hot  bath,  w^iriri  fo- 
mentations over  the  seat  of  pain,  and  plentiful  drinking 
of  infusion  of  water  melon  seeds,  clea\ers,  juniper 
berries,  or  wild  carrot  tops  will  relieve.  An  excellent 
mixture  to  keep  on  hand  for  such  occasions  is  made  by 
taking  of 


:  J^S«*S^*ta^«»^^S^8&!S^W.*"' 


42 


nUTENTlON   OF    URINE. 


i' 


Babam  of  Copiiiva,  one  quarter  of  an  ounce  ; 
Sweet  Spirils  of  Nitre,  half  an  ouiice  ; 
Infusion  of  Sassat'ms  burk,  one  gill ; 

Mix  them  tlioinuglily,  anil  always  shako  well  before 
usint>-.  A  teiispoonful  is  a  dose,  repealed  in  half  an 
hour  if  relief  is  not  obtained. 

A  stron,"  dccoeiinn  of  the  tops  and  seedti  of  the  wild 
carrot,  drunk  fieely,  has  cured  gravel. 

ytone,  when  once  formed  in  the  bladder,  is  known 
by  the  fretiuent  inclination  to  make  water;  great  pain 
in  voiding  it  drop  by  drop  ;  sometimes  a  sudden  stop- 
piiire  in  the  stream  ;  pain  at  the  extremity  of  the  penis, 
au(i  great  straining  downwards.  It  generally  causes 
ji.iin  to  ride  in  a  carriage  or  on  horseback,  especially 
when  going  fast. 

The  drinks  aliove  mentioned  arc  the  best  remedies 
to  relieve  the  pain  :  there  is  little  hope  of  its  cure  by 
UK'dicine. 

There  is  often  an  irritable  state  of  the  bladder  in 
which  the  urine  is  passed  with  pain  and  sometimes  in 
drops:  in  such  cases  a  tcaspoonful  of  the  balsam  mix- 
ture just  mentii)ned  will  give  relief;  flannel  should  be 
won",  and  if  a  fresh  cold  is  not  taken  the  pain  will  pro- 
bably not  '-eturn. 


th,' 


UETENTION   Oli"    UIIINE 


Will  be  rti-lieved  by  fomentations,  drinks  of  tea  made 
of  water-melon  seeds,  cleavers  and  wild  turnip  tops. 
Sometimes  the  water  should  be  drawn  off  by  means  of 
an  inbtrument. 


PALPITATION    OV    UHK    UEAllT  7 

Is  generally  symptomatic  of  other  diseases,  principally 
derangement  of  the  stomach.  la  such  cases  rectifying 
the  disordered  organs  v/iU  affect  a  cure,  but  sometimes 
it  is  one  of  the  symptoms  of 


•Wf»i#a#«a<i»'i-a.a<aia»^ji«<»itfe<<>»i.MBi?w^SMWaw^l^^ 


of  an  ounce ; 
iiiice  ; 

ill; 

lake  well  before 
lealcd  in  half  an 

seeda  of  the  wild 

Iri.dder,  is  known 
I'ater ;  great  pain 
;s  a  sudden  stop- 
uily  of  the  penis, 
generally  causes 
eback,  especially 

lie  best  remedies 
pe  of  its  cure  by 

of  the  bhidder  in 
and  sometimes  in 
'  the  balsam  mix- 
flannel  should  be 
the  pain  will  pro- 


rinks  of  tea  made 
wild  turnip  tops, 
n  oft"  by  means  of 


liAllT  -'    ^   j: 

.eases,  principally 
h  cases  rectifying 
e,  but  sometimes 


mtKntmsamisitKm^s^in 


KNr,AKGEMENT    Ol'    TIIK    IMlARr.  43 


.•^^TODKX    .SUFl'OCATrOX, 

Which  is  kno\vn  by  a  sharp,  binding  pnin,  lunning 
down  the  breast  bo)io  on  the  lefl  side,  and  exicnding 
to  the  left  arm  ;  1  ho  re  is  great  anxiety,  violent  [jalpita- 
tion  of  the  heart,  and  a  si'iisc  of  sufl'M-alion.  It  attacks 
men  much  more  frequently  than  women ;  those  per- 
sons inclining  to  be  fat,  who  lead  an  idle  and  sedentary 
liii\  are  most  liable  to  be  aflcetcd  with  it. 

Walking  rapidly,  going  up  stairs,  and  getting  angry, 
will  lead  lo  a  fit  in  the  early  stages,  but  still  later,  even 
slow  walking,  riding  on  horseback  or  in  a  carriage, 
sneezing,  coughing,  speaking  or  straining  at  stool,  will 
cause  it. 

During  the  paroxysms,  the  neck  and  chest  should  be 
fomented  with  hot  applications  ;  ateaspoonfid  of  ether, 
with  ton  drops  of  laudanum  in  it,  may  he  given  at  in 
tervals,  oil  of  peppermint  or  aniseed,  or  cinnamon,  drop- 
ped on  sugar,  may  also  be  given.  A  blister  covering 
til    r-ntire  left  chest,  is  often  attended  with  goorl  efli^ct. 

To  guard  against  a  second  attack,  the  patient  should 
keep  his  mind  easy,  and  licver  become  excited  ;  the 
diet  should  be  light, and  no  exercise  taken  after  eating; 
the  patient  must  not  grow  fat,  and  to  eOect  this  a  vege- 
table diet  should  be  preferred,  early  rising,  exercise  at 
proper  times,  aiifl  the  bowels  kept  open. 

The  celebrated  surgeon,  John  Hunter,  was  alllicted 
with  thisflisease.  A  colleague  in  whose  way  of  promo- 
tion he  stood,  knowing  how  fitai  getting  in  a  passion 
wonld  be  to  him,  took  occasion  one  day  when  he  was 
much  excited,  lo  contradict  him  ;  as  the  colleague  ex- 
pected, the  effect  was  instantly  fatal,  and  surgery  lost 
one  of  her  brightest  ornaments. 

ENLAKGEMENT    OF    THE    HEART. 

Where  the  patient  has  to  lay  with  his  pillow  con- 
siderably raised,  and  there  is  palpitr.tion.  It  is  well  to 
apply  blisters,  often  allowing  tbern  to  heal  rapidly,  or 


iWr 


H 


44 


KHKUMATISM. 


I 


pIsc  an  issue  directly  ovor  llie  seal  of  disease.     The 
rest  of  the  treatment  the  sam(3  ns  above. 

INFLAMMATION    OV    THi:    IIRART. 

Known  by  the  general  fever,  pain  in  the  region  of  the 
heart,  dillicnlty  in  breathing,  grcnt  anxiety,  cough, 
irregular  ])ulsc,  palpitation  nnd  fninting.  Treat  it  the 
same  as  inHamination  of  the  chest,  only  carrying  the 
purging  to  a  greater  extent. 

RHEUMATISM. 

This  I  consider  a  disease  of  the  arteries,  and  there- 
fore relating  in  some  measure  to  the  heart.  When  it 
comes  on  accompanied  with  fever,  I  have  often  given 
immediate  relief  by  cupping  directly  over  the  region  of 
the  heart.  In  this  disease  tlie  general  cooling  treatment 
must  be  pursued,  as  low  diet,  purging  and  sweating. 

Foxglove  is  given  in  doses  of  half  a  grain  twice  a  day 
or  ofteuer,  according  to  tlio  violence  ol'  the  symptoms: 
but  the  great  medicine,  and  that  which  most  generally 
cures,  is  colchicum  or  meadow  saffron.  A  wine  is  made 
of  this,  by  infusing  two  ounces  of  the  seeds  in  a  pint  of 
sherry,  let  it  remain  a  week,  and  filter  through  paper. 
Half  a  tcaspoonful  of  this  is  put  into  a  wine-glass  with 
a  tcaspoonful  of  magnesia,  and  the  glass  then  filled 
with  peppermint  water.  This  dose  to  be  repealed  three 
or  four  times  a  daj-. 

Chronic  rheumatism  is  cured  in  the  same  wny,  but 
by  smaller  doses;  in  this  latter  case,  a  buckskin  shirt 
and  drawers  should  always  be  worn  ;  for  the  sake  of 
cleanliness,  linen  or  cotton  may  be  placed  between 
them  and  the  skin ;  keeping  the  bowels  open,  perspir- 
ing freely,  and  a  low  diet,  will  produce  immediate  relief, 
if  not  effectual  cure. 

Where  the  joints  become  stiff",  long  and  perseveringly 
continued  rubbing  and  kneading  with  the  hands,  have 
cured  where  aught  else  entirely  failed  :  instances  of  this 
kind  have  come  under  my  own  notice.  ,  .  >  _,^ 


miaitsemsmfiitiii»,sSiMf'»£kt;<tim&imms»srmm^i^ 


1 

the 

the 

tim( 

vioi 

and 

On 

in  t 

by  1 

som 

The 

si  mi 

feeli 

it. 

bint 

feet 

neit 

ciati 

lion 

retu 

to  s 

time 

thre 

vioL 

V 
tnaj 
ered 
regi 
be  8 
to  f 
infla 

A 
sucl 
bool 


ol'  disease.     The 


ro. 


IKART. 


II  llio  region  of  the 
t  nnxioty,  cough, 
in<y.  Treat  it  the 
only  rnrrying  the 


rteries,  and  there- 
:  heart.     When  it 

have  ofien  given 

over  the  region  of 
I  coohng  treatment 
y  and  sweating. 
I  grain  twice  a  day 

of  the  s3'n)ptoms: 
ch  most  generally 
1.     A  wine  is  made 

seeds  in  a  pint  of 
er  through  paper, 
a  wine-glass  with 

1  glass  then  filled 
-)  be  repeated  three 

the  same  v*'.iy,  but 
,  a  l)uckskin  shirt 
1 ;  for  the  sake  of 

2  placed  between 
i^els  open,  perspir- 
:e  immediate  relief, 

and  perseveringly 
h  the  hands,  have 
. :  instances  of  this 


iW»Kwiiii;MMiBl|»^8W^»,ij^8y-' 


OOUT. 


GOUT. 


46 


This  painful  disease  is  usunlly  preceded  by  wind  on 
the  stomach,  indigestion  and  fever-pains  in  the  joints  of 
the  hand:^  and  feet,  particularly  in  the  great  toe  ;  some- 
times, however,  it  comes  on  suddenly  without  nny  pre- 
vious warning,  at  others  there  is  coldness  of  llie  feet 
and  legs,  numbness  and  a  sensft  of  pricking  in  them. 
On  the  night  of  the  attack  the  patient  goes  u-  bed  often 
in  tolerable  health,  but  after  a  few  hours  is  awakened 
by  the  severe  pain,  mostly  in  tiic  joint  of  the  great  toe  ; 
sometimes  in  other  parts  of  the  foot  and  calf  of  the  leg. 
The  pain  is  de3cri!)ed  by  one  experienced  in  both,  as 
similar  to  that  arising  from  a  dislocated  bone,  with  a 
feeling  all  the  while  as  if  cold  water  was  poured  upon 
it.  As  it  continues,  rigors  succeed,  followed  by  throb- 
bing and  inflammation  in  the  pait.  Soinelimes  both 
feet  become  swelled  and  inflamed,  so  that  tiiey  can 
neither  be  put  to  the  ground  or  touched  without  excru- 
ciating pain;  after  continuing  some  hours,  a  perspira- 
tion breaks  out,  and  there  is  a  slight  alleviation,  but  it 
returns  the  next  evening,  and  thus  continues  according 
to  season,  age,  and  constitution,  a  longer  or  shorter 
time.  At  first  an  attack  of  the  gout  occurs  once  in 
three  years,  then  in  two,  then  one,  etc.,  becoming  moi<; 
violent,  and  of  longer  duration  at  each  return. 

Wine  of  colchicum,  as  prescribed  for  rheumatism, 
may  be  taken  during  the  paroxysm  ;  and  the  part  cov- 
ered with  flannels.  Besides  this,  keeping  the  bowels 
regular  and  promoting  perspiration,  is  about  all  that  can 
be  accomplished.  But  rheumatism  and  gout  are  apt 
to  fly  to  important  organs  ;  in  such  cases,  treat  as  for 
inflammation  of  those  organs. 

After  the  attack  is  over,  the  mode  of  life  should  be 
such  as  is  recommended  at  the  commencement  of  this 
book. 


k 

1; 


46 


INrj-AMMATI^X    di'     lill',    UIJAIN. 


!:» 


HKAnArHK., 

T  liavo  liad  mnny  ctpps  of  ilij-*  kl'id,  wlirro  tlic  p,i- 
lifiit  lahorcrl  fip|)niei)tly  iiudor  iid  lixiil  or  tTiuTfil  dn- 
rnngPiiiciit,  and  vol  would  pdIIIt  povoroly  I'loia  this: 
siifh  j)nliriils  won;  always  afllictrd  wiih  cold  fcpf. 

fiOW  socks  inndc  of  nnmiol,  widi  a,  fr'nspoonfu!  of 
raycnne  popper  in  oacli,  and  worn  next  the  foot  insido 
llio  rogiilar  slocking,  has  produced  irritruion  o!'  a  gentle 
ehnracter,  nv^inred  a  n;il.nrul  glow  lo  the  feel,  and  in 
doing  lliif!,  coniplcNdy  relieved  the  head  of  pain  and 
unpnsines~'. 

IMI.VM.MA  l'TO,\    OK    'nii;    JJUAI.V. 


IB 


i. 


Chanielerized  by  slrong  fevor,  violenl  liendaclie,  red- 
ness of  the  face  rind  eyes,  impalienoe  of  light  and  noise, 
and  fi-.rions  delirium.  When  tlnsdiseasc  lasts  bc3'ond  six 
or  seven  days,  it  is  considered  a  fivorahlc  siuii.  It  is 
brought  on  by  vaiion.s  canses,  night  wa'.ching,  hard 
stndy,  drunkenness,  exeitenienl  of  the  passions,  and  ex 
posiH-o  of  the  head  to  llie  sun. 

Bleeding  from  the  arm,  leeching  or  cupping  tlio 
head,  and  the  use  of  active  purgatives,  as  jalap  or 
senna  and  salts,  are  the  first  thincis  lo  be  done."  As  in 
in  all  cases  where  there  is  iidlanimalory  {ever,  tJio 
])alicnt  should  be  leiuoved  to  a  enol,  cpiiet",  atid  rather 
darkened  room.  The  head  should  he  shaved  at  once, 
and  ice  in  bladders,  or  some  evaporating  lotion  applied 
to  it.  Keep  the  head  raised  in  all  cases.  Al'ler  these 
means  have  been  tried,  and  the  disease  begins  to  al)a(e, 
foxglove  in  half-grain  doses,  or  })owder  of  colchicuni 
seed  in  grain  doses,  may  be  given  at  some  hours  inter- 
vals. Mustard  drafts  to  the  feet  and  legs,  and  the  foot 
bath  may  also  be  employed.  The  diet'must  of  course 
be  as  light  as  possible.  To  complete  the  cure,  the 
bowels  must  be  kept  open,  and  sweats  of  boneset  and 
cataep  be  often  employed  during  the  course  of  the  disease. 


''<*«ra!a<SKH^«^iK;Vi.1»W'aia«*.v«o*i»«W»!li«M»i^MSi«l^^ 


AlK. 


,  wlirM'c  tlic  pa- 
Ill  or  I'fih'rfil  (Ir- 
nrcly  IVdih  this: 
ih  colli  fcr't. 
.■I,  ten  spoonful  of 
;t  the  foot  inside 
.'ition  o!"  ii  f^ciitlo 
tlio  fi'Pt,  and  ill 
nad  of  pain  and 


IAIN. 

t  lif-adaclic,  rpcl- 
f  light  and  noide, 
;  lasts  be3'ond  six 
•aide  siirn.  Jt  is 
wa'.cliin^,  liard 
)assimis,  and  ex 

or  cupping  the 
vcs,  as  jalap  or 
be  done.  As  in 
alory  tovor,  the 
[uiet,  and  rathor 

plia\-ed  at  once, 
ip:  lotion  applied 
e>'.     Afler  tlie,?o 

begins  to  aliate, 
er  of  colchieuin 
aine  hours  inler- 
'gs,  and  the  foot 
t  inu,<t  of  course 
'te  the  cure,  the 

of  boneset  and 
se  of  the  disease. 


m>»Miiis»mmt«.itH;^bsisw 


EriLEPSV,    OR    FALLING    SICKNESS, 


ArOPLEXYt 


47 


riiis  disease  IS  sometimes  preceded  by  headache, 
fiiddiness,  loss  of  acutcness  of  the  senses,  numbness  in 
the  arms  and  legs,  drowsiness,  stupor,  and  niahtmare; 
hut  It  more  often  happens  that  the  patient  MU  down 
suddenly,  deprived  of  sense  and  motion ;  the  face  is 
red  and  swelled;  the  eyes  prominent  and  fixed;  the 
breathing  performed  with  difficultv,  and  with  a  loud 
snorting  noi^e  ;  pulse  strong  and  full.  Sometimes  one 
sifle  oi  the  body  is  somewhat  less  ifTeoted  lliim  the 
other,  and  that  side  is  apt  to  be  convulsed. 

The  head  should  be  raised,  and  so  placed  as  to  allow 
the  airto  {day  freely  on  it :  blood  may  be  taken  from  the 
arm  or  temples;  a  powerful  purgatiVe  administcM-ed  to 
clear  the  bowels,  and  repeated  if  the  effect  is  not  soon 
produced;  a  strong  and  irritating  injection  admini*- 
tered,  as  common  salt  with  syrup  of  bucktliorn  and 
gruel,  or  mfusion  of  senna ;  or  colocynth  ;  turppniine 
and  gruel  is  proper  for  torpid  persons.  The  head 
should  be  shaved,  and  cold  water  or  ice  in  bladders 
applied.  Mustard  drafts  should  be  applied  to  the  feet. 
It  under  these  means  sensibility  does  not  gradually 
return,  it  is  well  to  try  some  gentle  stimulant,'  as  mus- 
tard, ether,  or  camphor.  Sweating  should  be  induced 
by  small  doses  of  ipecac  or  hotboneset  or  calnep  tea. 

When  the  patient  recovers,  the  return  of  the  disease 
should  be  prevented  by  exercise,  low  diet,  and  a  calm 
mind,  being  careful  to  prevent  exposure  to  any  thinf» 
likely  to  affect  the  liead.  ° 

EPILEPSY,   OR   PALLING   SICKNESS.       . 

An  attack  is  now  and  then  preceded  by  a  heavy  pain 
irt  the  head,  dimness  of  sight,  noise  in  the  ears,  deranj^ed 
bowels,  stupor,  and  something  like  a  cold  vapor  run- 
ning up  to  the  head  ;  oftener  the  patient  fulls  down  at 
once  without  previous  notice,  the  eyes  become  distorted, 
the  fingers  clenched,  the  trunk  of  the  body,  particularly 
on  one  side,  much  agitated  ;  foaming  at  the  mouth,  and 

5 


ft 


t^t 


48 


INFLAMMATION    OF    TUT,    KYI!. 


ihruslingoiitof  the  tonqiir,wliich  is  ol'ifii  hittcn  sovon^ly 
all  sense  iind  foclinf^  is  lost,  and  iidI  iuiric(|U(Milly  bolli 
urino  and  excrement  discharged  involuntarily.  As  tlie 
spasms  abate,  tlic  patient  rcrovurs  gradually,  all  mem- 
tny  of  the  lit  is  lost,  and  nothing  remains  except  a  feel- 
ing of  languor  and  exhaustion. 

Generally  nothing  can  be  done  during  the  fit,  except 
to  put  a  cork  or  piece  of  wood  between  the  teeth,  to 
prevent  them  biting  the  tongue.  If  the  face  becomes 
flushed,  throw  water  on  the  head. 

The  system  should  be  brought  to  a  healthy  tone  ;  if 
too  high  already,  let  the  diet  be  low,  and  modcrnto 
purging  ;  if  too  low,  raise  by  a  nutritious  diet  and  pro- 
per clothing,  with  strengthening  medicines.  Neither  too 
much  or  too  little  exercise  should  be  taken ;  bathing, 
conjoined  with  quinine,  is  often  very  useful,  especially 
if  there  is  a  scrofulous  taint.  Keeping  the  bowels  regu- 
lar, and  die  mind  cheerful,  are  the  great  secrets  of  suc- 
cess. 

Where  any  notice,  such  as  we  have  mentioned,  is  ob- 
served bef(trc  the  fit,  a  strong  ipecac  emetic  may  be 
given,  or  a  large  dose  of  ether,  or  valerian,  or  any  thing 
that  will  produce  an  instant  and  decided  impression  on 
the  system.  -     , , 

INFLAMMATION   OF    THE    EYE.  L 

Known  by  the  diffused  redness  spread  over  it,  and  its 
being  extremely  sensitive  to  light,  hot  and  painful ;  a 
sensation  of  some  substance  between  the  eye  and  lid  ; 
and  lastly,  a  plentiful  efTusion  of  tears,  which  arc  hot 
and  acrid. 

The  temples  should  be  leeched  or  cupped,  and  a 
blister  applied  to  the  back  of  the  neck  ;  cold  water  or 
warm  poultices  applied  to  the  eyes,  whichever  feels  the 
most  comfortable.  Keep  the  bowels  open  ;  castor  oil 
is  excellent  for  this  purpose;  if  there  is  much  fever,  a 
gentle  perspiration  should  be  induced  by  means  of 
bonesel  or  caluep.  Sassafras  infusion  makes  an  excel- 
lent application  to  the  eye. 


1 


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til 
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ne 
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til 
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'"^*!i»itcmxi--3jit»Sii»&i;i.-Sfe>fmi.  ^?-it-.Uii  ;wa,jW»«*MitefWfflKiS1irtTi*i«a!w*ifea^^ 


•»cVLliL<-,-. 


Y15. 


1  hit  ten  sovorfily 
iilrcqu(Milly  l>olli 
ntarily.  As  llie 
luully.  nil  inom- 
iis  except  a  I'cel- 

ig  the  fit,  except 
en  the  teeth,  to 
^le  face  becomes 

healthy  tone  ;  if 
',  and  modcrnto 
»us  liiot  and  pio- 
>c».  Neither  too 
taken;  bathing, 
igcful,  especially 
the  bowels  regn- 
[il  secrets  of  sue- 

lentioned,  is  ob- 

cinetic  may  be 

ian,  or  any  thing 

;d  impression  on 


I  YE.         :    , 

d  over  it,  and  its 
;  and  painful ;  a 
the  eye  and  lid  ; 
s,  which  arc  hot 

'  cupped,  and  a 
i ;  cold  water  or 
lichevcr  feels  the 
npen  ;  castor  oil 
s  much  fever,  a 
;1  by  means  of 
makes  an  excel- 


1 


•tiiiifiiiiaitmtiam; 


EAi;  Aciii: — j;  •      .i-hi.as. 


4f) 


After  the  acute  st.-iqc  i..  p,.s.^eil,  and  the  ryes  do  not 
aeein  to  advjince  in  point  of  recovery,  a  more  stimula- 
ling  loti()M  .should  be  !ii)|)lied  ;  hiio„,,'  ,,f  I,.,.i,|  ,„.  ^^.|,j„, 
vitaol,  jjix  or  ciohi  gniins  to  an  ounce  of  c<jld  water,  is 
nsehil  lor  thi.-, ;  dip  u  piece  of  linen  in  this,  and  apply 
It  to  tjio  rye...  Dasiiiiii-  oohl  wtitor  ngainst  llie  closril 
cychd,auil  soMu-iimes  in  the  naked  eye,  will  often  assist 
the  cure. 


EAH-ACHE. 

When  there  is  any  trouble  about  the  ear,  it  should  be 
carefully  exiunined,  and  washed  out  with  lukewarm 
water  to  remove  any  substances  that  may  have  entered  ; 
if  there  is  nuicii  pain,  a  hot  onion  poultice  will  gener- 
ally give  relief;  mustard  draughts  and  blisters  behind 
the  ears  are  ulso  rlJicacious.  If  there  is  any  icvor, 
bathe  the  feet,  and  t;ike  an  infusion  of  bonesct  or  hoar- 
hound. 

ERYSIPELAS, 

Is  known  by  a  chill,  succeeded  by  a  strong  fever  of 
two  or  three  day's  continuance,  attended  with  drowsi- 
ness, and  often  low  delirium,  an  inflammatory  blush 
then  spreads  t)ver  some  part  of  the  body  ;  the  lever  con- 
tinuing, the  aflected  parts  swell  slightly,  and  put  on  a 
shining  appearance,  the  pulse  is  small  and  frequent; 
about  the  fourth  day  a  number  of  little  vesicles,  con- 
taining a  limpid,  and  in  some  cases  a  yellowish  fluid, 
arise ;  in  some  instances  the  fluid  is  thick,  and  instead 
of  running  out  when  the  blister  is  broken,  adheres  to, 
and  dries  upon  the  skin.  The  blisters  sometimes  de- 
generate into  obstinate  ulcers,  which  now  and  then 
mortify. 

In  slight  cases,  when  it  attacks  the  extremities,  jt 
makes  its  appearance  with  roughness,  heat,  pain  and 
redness  of  the  skin,  which  becomes  pale  when  the  finger 
is  pressed  upon  it,  and  again  returns  when  the  finger  is 
removed ;  there  is  often  a  slight  fever,  and  the  patient 


I 


««*'S- 


■..iummnss»-^- 


AO 


RRYftlPELAs. 


is  lint  niifl  fliir.My,  bill  in  n  few  dnys  the  symptoms  dis- 
nppcjir,  tlir  ciniclc  becoming  yellow,  nnd  <hopninc  ofl" 
in  fiC!ilc-i. 

'i'lio  sliiiiglrs  is  a  sprcies  of  this  disease  ;  it  consists 
of  an  rniplionof  little  pimples  extending  ronnd  the  body, 
jnst  above  the  navel;  vesicles  quickly  ibrm,  nnd  the 
whole  pas.^es  oil"  without  further  inconvenienec. 

When  it  attacks  the  face,  it  comes  on  in  the  form  of  n 
fiery  redness ;  some  two  or  three  days  after  the  fever 
sets  in,  il  extends  to  the  scalp,  and  thence  down  the  neck, 
swelling  every  part  it  touches  ;  the  eyelids  being  so 
iTiuch  swelled  as  to  preclude  sight ;  ahar'a  while  blisters 
rise,  and  the  skin  assumes  a  livid  appearance  in  such 
l)laccs;  where  the  plasters  have  not  arisen,  the  skin  will 
gradua  lly  dry  and  fall  off  in  scales.  Jf  fatal,  it  ends  on 
the  seventh  or  eighth  day. 

Where  the  lever  sets  in  with  violence,  it  is  -well  to 
take  some  blood.  Epsom  salts  is  a  useful  purgative  in 
this  disease,  as  the  bowels  must  be  kept  rigidly  open. 
Then  cause  profuse  perspiration  i)y  small  doses  of 
ipecac  and  squills,  or  boneset ;  the  cliet  should  be  light 
and  vegetable.  A  blister  nn  inch  or  two  above  the  seat 
oi  disease,  when  it  attacks  the  extremities,  and  com- 
pletely encircling  the  limb,  will  prevent  its  further 
spreading;  the  blister  need  only  be  a  mere  strip  of  lit- 
tle breadth.  When  the  e  is  much  heat  and  pain  in  the 
skin,  either  cold  or  warm  water,  as  the  patient  prefers, 
ma  be  occasionally  ajiplied;  where  an  acrid  discharge 
occurs,  wash  it  away  from  time  to  time  with  warm 
milk  and  water.  If  matter  forms,  make  openings  at 
once  for  its  escape  ;  if  mortification  ensues,  the  yeast 
poultice  is  the  best  aiiplication. 

li'  the  patient  shows  symptoms  of  sinking,  let  the  diet 
l)e  more  nutritious,  and  give  wine  whey ;  such  treat- 
ment 13  proper,  but  only  in  extreme  cases.  Dusting 
arrow-root  or  flour  over  the  inflamed  part,  and  keep- 
ing the  bowels  open  with  low  diet,  is  all  that  is  neces- 
sary m  common  cases. 


-   I^J";-.^'   :   ^■.. 


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■■Wijaj.^. ->t.t,fcj^.>.v»^,.,.  >-  ff-^---^-,;?--'--.-'--.-..i'----.^i^--ifP^fi»jiTiiiajrii^TiWi1»ii;.^^  .,   _.:jii.ij^r'~" ' 


!  symptoms  dis- 
rul  (liopping  ofl' 

nsc  ;  it  consists 
roiiiul  tlio  liody, 
'  li»irn,  nnd  the 
fnieiifc. 

in  tlic  form  of  n 
Jifter  the  fovrr 
down  tho  neck, 
yclids  bring  so 
a  while  blisters 
arimcc  in  such 
!n,  the  skin  will 
fatal,  it  ends  on 

c,  it  is  well  to 
id  purgative  in 
)t  rigidly  open. 
5mall  doses  of 
should  be  light 
►  above  the  seat 
ities,  nnd  com- 
cnt  its  further 
ere  strip  of  lit- 
ind  pain  in  the 
patient  prefers, 
icrid  discharge 
ne  with  warm 
ke  openings  at 
sues,  the  yeast 

ng,  let  the  diet 
y ;  such  treat- 
ises. Dusting 
art,  and  keep- 
1  that  is  neces- 


mii>rfyi«limnm»a-,'--iii:ti:si>--'^ 


ST.    VITUS     DANC13 — TIC   UOLoniiUX. 


fiT.    VITUS'    DANCE. 


01 


The  fits  are  sometimes  preceded  liy  a  coldness  intho 
feet  and  limbs,  a  tin^lint,'  si-nsMlio..  Jiat  fiscctirls  like 
cold  air  up  tin;  spiuf,  a  windy  pnin  in  the  b<>\\\-ld  on  ilic 
I'fft  side,  and  ob.sluialo  cosiivLMicss.  At  otlier  timet, 
llicro  iire  yuwnin^s,  .sirclciiing,  anxiety  about  iho  licari, 
palpitation,  naiis(;a,  dilliciiliy  of  swallowiin^',  nrti-o  iu 
the  curs,  ^'iddiiicss,  and  pains  in  the  head  and  tccdi. 
The  muscles  flo  not  obey  the  conitnand  of  the  will,  but 
make  contractions  of  their  own  accord,  in  coMSf'(]UPnco 
of  which,  the  most  ridiculous  motions  are  the  n-snli. 

The  stomach  is  almost  always  out  of  ordfM';  the 
first  care  must  be  to  rectify  it:  the  stt^-ady,  but  mode- 
rate use  of  active  cathartics  has  a  great  eih^ct  upon 
the  disease,  improving  the  health  ami  strenijtli  at  the 
same  time.  Some  scammotiy,  jal.ip,  and  lari^o  doses 
of  castor  oil  are  useful,  and  also  the  maudndic.  In  ir- 
ritable cot'stitutions,  sedatives,  as  hemlock,  and  hen- 
bane, both  given  in  small  doses,  ar  (sefu!.  The  diet, 
should  be  light  and  nutritious;  bathmg  should  be  daily 
practised,  and  moderate  exercise  taken. 

TIC   DOLOKUUX. 

This  dreadful  disease  is  treated  by  strengthening  the 
general  system,  and  the  use  of  tonic  medicines,  as  qui- 
nine and  sahicine. 

Mesmerism,  or  Kasciuation,  is  the  only  cure  that  pro- 
mises much  relief;  to  those  who  wish  information  on 
the  subject,  1  must  refer  my  book,  Fascination,  or  the 
Philosophy  of  Charming,  published  by  Fowlers  Sc  Wells, 
oi'  this  city. 

LOCKED    JAW. 

Little  can  be  done  except  to  administer  laudanum  in 
largo  quantities,  either  by  the  mouth  or  injection  ;  a 
powerful  purgative  shoukl  preiace  this,  as  there  is  in 
general,  great  costiveness. 


tr#a®J^>i«^^S«»a«St> 


'  -f^mi^^misaS^^fiKlaitmums^^tl^mtiiie' 


lUU.lUII'M   'I'ltRMUNH— HYMTeiUCH. 


DBLIRIirM    TIIKMBNS. 

Wlini  the  li'vcr  is  violcitl,  aiitl  ihcvr  ir»  iVMisidcniblr' 
tlctcriniiiiiliDii  lo  llir  liciid,  it  is  well  |i>  lower  tlic  ^'ciktiiI 
tune  ol'  tlie  svsleiii,  l)y  ^'iviiig  imuseiUiiiL^  doses  of  ipe- 
cac, art  a  jj[riiins  every  hour,  or  a  teaspoonl'ul  ot"  aiiti- 
iiioiiial  wine  e\etv  hour  and  a  half,  mitil  sii:kiiess  at. 
(•to'iiaeli  is  I'elt.  Tlieii  give  tVoiii  a  half  to  a  whule  tca- 
spooiit'ul  of  luuduuuin,  and  induce  sleep. 


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2-1 


HVSTliUICS. 

Tliu  attack  is  often  i)roeeded  hy  low  s))irits,  anxiety 
of  mind,  frcMpient  eryni^,  ihllicnlty  of  hrcalhing,  sick- 
ness at  the  stoniach,  and  palpitation  of  ihi;  heart;  liut 
it  more  usnahy  happens  that  a  [)ain  is  felt  low  down  in 
the  liowels  on  tlie  left  side,  and  this  advances  npwards, 
like  a  hall  rollint;:  it  enters  the  stomach  and,  passes 
thenco  to  the  throat,  occasioning'  n[)parent  suHijcatioii, 
stupor,  and  insensibility:  the  niuscles  are  variously  and 
iuvohinlarily  agitated,  crying,  lannhing,  and  screaming 
snecer-d  in  rapid  succession,  and  there  is  often  foaming 
at  the  mouth.  As  the  fit  is  declining,  sighing  and  sob- 
bitig  occur,  and  consciousness  returns  without  knowledge 
of  the  fit ;  a  severe  pain  in  the  head  and  general  sore- 
ness of  the  body  results. 

When  the  paroxysm  is  severe,  an  emetic  should  be 
given  on  a  light  remission  of  the  (it;  dash  cold  water 
on  the  skin,  apply  hartsliorn,  burnt  feathers,  etc.  to 
the  nostrils,  rub  the  temples  with  ether,  and  give  an 
ipjccti(»n.  in  winch  theiv  is  cither  turpentine,  laudanum, 
or  assallnitida  ;  the  foot-oath,  and  mustard  plasters  to  the 
leet  are  olten  useful. 

l>«wing  the  intervals  of  the  attacks  the  general  health 
rti«Hikl  he  b«ilt  up  ;  warm  chnhing,  exercise,  nutritious 
diet,  open  bowels,  and  the  cold  bath  will  be  all  that  are 
necessary,  together  with  keeping  the  mind  occupied  in 
useful  and  agreeable  pursuits. 


(t'i^M^       -'   --J'.„i=--': 


"THai;ae^^^^^j4::iaija^!fe»^arrjy,^>i^^  - 


J 


!RH'H. 


!  U  cnnm\viiih\o 
AVer  the  .uciicral 
ii.i;  (luscH  of  iiK!- 
ipooiil'ul  (»!'  aiiti- 
iiitil  sickiif.ss  af. 
I'lo  a  whde  tcu- 
). 


'  spintrf,  anxiety 
Ijiialliiii^S  siok- 
llii!  licart ;  l)ut 
cit  low  down  in 
.'allocs  upwards, 
aril  and,  passes 
rent  siitlljcatioii, 

10  van'(JLisly  and 
,  and  screaming 
is  often  foaming 
ii,i,diiiig  and  sob- 
llioiit  knowledge 
lid  general  sore- 

iiietic  should  be 
lash  cold  water 
bathers,  etc.  to 
!r,  and  give  ati 
tine,  laudanum, 
il  plasters  to  the 

e  general  health 
•rcise,  nutritious 

11  be  all  that  are 
ind  occupied  in 


winTKS.  fi3 


IMMODEUATK    FLOW    OP    UllINi;, 

Ta  known  by  gn-at  thirst,  voracious  appetite,  wasting 
away  of  ill*'  body,  and  the  imnioderate  i|uantilv  of  uriiio 
discharged.  The  urine  is  soinelimes  natural  in  (.liarac- 
Icr,  and  at  other,  sweetish  to  the  taste. 

fiUgol's  solution  of  iodine  should  bo  given  at  onco, 
from  one  to  three  drops  at  a  dose,  taken  directly  after 
eacli  meal ;  the  boweh;  should  Ua  kept  gently  opcui,  by 
mild  means,  the  body  warmly  clad,  u.-o  of  the  warm 
bath  and  moderate  exercise.  Fre(|iient  fri(!lion  with 
tlu!  hands,  especially  over  the  kidiujys,  and  wearing  a 
light  belt,  has  been  tried  with  advantage,  and  when  tho 
skin  perspires  freely,  a  bath  of  a,  lower  temperature 
used.     Aniinul  food  should  bo  taken  in  moderation. 

I'LOODINa    PROM    THE    WOMB. 

In  such  catics,  ico  should  bo  pu.^hed  up  tho  passage 
as  far  as  possible,  and  cold  water  be  suddenly  poured 
on  tho  lower  part  of  the  belly,  from  a  height  of  two  or 
three  feet;  put  a  pillow  under  the  hi[)3,  so  that  tho  lljet 
and  head  may  be  lower  than  tltc  womb.  Two  grains 
of  sugar  of  lead,  and  a  quarter  grain  of  opium,  mixed 
together,  has  been  found  useful  every  two  hours,  when 
the  discharge  is  not  ^ery  great  and  lingering. 

There  are  titii'  *  in  which  so  much  bh)od  has  been 
lost  that  the  woiu,b/ii  s  in  a  cold,  death-like  state  ;  ii 
tcaspoonfulof  iMiidaiiiuin  will  generally  rouse  her;  ether 
and  brandy  ait*  also  useful.  When  roused,  give  warm 
gruel,  and  koep  the  pillow  under  the  hips. 


WHITES. 


I  liavp  generally  found  an  injection  of  cold  water 
thrown  up  every  morning  in  the  passage,  an  efi'ectual 
cure.  Sometimes  it  is  advisable  to  use  a.  week  solution 
of  luoar  caustic,  some  three  or  four  grains  to  the  ounce. 


^^i^'t^^iMi^  i-^^s^k  -^ 


■^f^  {».ijsS^,!vS'f-^Sri->*s*'ia»w««i^^ 


.i«tfeassw.5a*»' 


64. 


OBSTRUCTION  OP   THE   MENSES. 


1 


A\ 


\s 


or  an  infusion  of  white  oak  bark  or  alum  water :  all 
these  are  good. 

OBSTRUCTION   OF    THE    MENSES. 

Cold  feet  and  headache  generally  accompany  this 
form  of  disease.  For  thiu  the  flannel  socks  with  cay- 
enne, as  recommended  under  Headache,  should  he 
worn.  Keep  the  bowels  open  ;  let  the  diet  be  light 
and  niitritious,  dress  warmly,  take  much  exercise,  and 
keep  the  mind  usefully  and  pleasantly  employed.  At 
the  time  when  the  menses  should  come,  apply  hoi 
poultices,  in  which  are  plenty  of  spirits  of  camphor,  to 
the  external  parts  ;  renew  them  so  as  to  keep  up  a  heat 
and  irritation.  A  method  that  rarely  fails  to  restore 
them  is  to  sit  in  a  rattan  seated  chair  in  a  warm  room, 
M'iih  a  kettle  of  boiling  water  under  it,  so  placed  that 
the  steam  shall  have  free  access  to  those  parts ;  durin* 
Jill  this  time  cover  with  blankets;  when  faintness  is 
felt  get  into  a  warm  bed  and  drink  tansy  tea. 

EXCESSIVE    FLOW   OP    THE    MENSES. 

The  patient  'should  at  once  assume  the  horizontal 
position  with  a  pillow  under  the  hips  ;  cold  should  be 
applied  to  the  parts,  and  a  piece  of  ice  placed  up  so  as 
to  touch  the  womb.  The  bowels  should  be  kept  open. 
Small  doses  of  ipecac  and  squill,  so  as  to  produce  nau- 
sea and  excite  perspiration,  are  useful ;  the  diet  must 
be  light.  Gentle  exercise  in  a  carriage  and  the  cold 
bath  contribute  much  to  restore  the  patient  when  the 
discharge  has  subsided.  ".  . 

INFLAMMATION   OF    THE    WOMB. 

Known  by  the  general  fever  and  heat,  tightness, 
tumefaction  and  pain  in  the  region  of  the  womb  ;  pain 
in  the  mouth  of  the  womb  when  touched,  and  vomit- 
ing. There  is  considerable  straining,  and  sometimes 
suppression  of  urine. 


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'■i*mk-: 


rSE3. 

ilum  water :  all 

SES. 

accompany  this 
socks  with  cay- 
che,  should  he 
e  diet  be  light 
h  exercise,  and 
employed.  At 
me,  apply  hoi 
of  camphor,  to 
keep  up  a  heat 
fails  to  restore 
1  a  warm  room, 
I  so  placed  that 
3  parts;  during 
len  faintiiess  is 
y  tea. 

NSES. 

I  the  horizontal 
cold  should  be 
placed  up  so  as 
1  be  kept  open, 
o  produce  nau- 
the  diet  must 
3  and  the  cold 
tient  when  the 

HB. 

leat,  tightness, 
e  womb ;  pain 
;d,  and  vomit- 
ind  sometimes 


ms»Mmm^mi^.iix^smii'- 


•     \ 
WHOOPING   COUGH— ASTHMA.  55 

ap  ly  leeches  over  the  womb  ;  keep  the  bowels  open 

for  eS  hf  f''^, P^'-«P"'fi«"-     Great  relief  is  often  af- 

lorded  by  ( oubhng  up  the  patient's  knees  and  puttin- 

under  the  clothes  a  basin  of  hot  water,  so  as  thJ  S 

ay  ascend  up  and  around  the  parts:  warm  fomentr. 

n  W-""'?!  T'^  serviceable.     The  diet  should  be 

pnncipaily  gruel. 

Sometimes  the  whole  surface  of  the  belly  is  extreme- 
ly tender.  At  sucli  times  I  have  seen  the  utmost  bene- 
lit  derived  from  pouring  over  it  spirits  of  turpentine. 

WHOOl'ING   COUGH. 

.  Known  by  a  convulsive,  choking  cough,  with  whooo- 
ing,  returning  by  fits,  which  are  u'sually  terminatedTy 

eSu"1\.t''  ^""i'^a''"^^:  P^'haps  one  of  the  most 
ettectudl  means  of  cure  is  removing  the  child  to  an- 
other i)art  ot  the  town  or  country. 

In  common  cases  little  mure  is  required  than  givina 
a  dnnk,  such  as  ilax-seed  tea,  to  allay  the  cough,  and 
keeping  the  bowels  open.  If  the  disease,  howU^r, 
Uoc»  not  abate,  but  increases  in  intensity,  an  ipecac 
emetic  should  be  given,  and  followed  by  small  doles  of 

et'chT?  "'tT'^'-.T"'^  ''  ^^^  ^'•^P'^  -''  P^"--8onc.  in 
renef.  "''      promote  perspiration  and  afford 

•  A  strong  laustard  plaster  to  the  chest  has  often  a  use- 
lul  effect;  as  nas  the  cold  bath  where  there  is  no  local 
disease  :  flannel  should  be  worn  all  the  while.  Nurses 
sometimes  frighten  the  child  to  cure  it,  but  it  is  a  bad 
plan. 

-  ,      ASTHMA.  - 

Known  by  difficult  breathing,  returning  at  intervals 
with  a  sense  of  tightness  across  the  cheft  and  in  the 
lungs :  a  wheezing  cough,  hard  at  first  but  softer  to- 
wards the  close  of  the  fit,  with  a  discharge  of  mucus. 
Ihis  disease  is  generally  combined  with  dyspepsia, 


'"^»m  pa^(»®»*«^ 


:i®«»iSM(«a)«se"' 


m 


CIIOLCUjl  aioubus. 


I 


which  is  {)orhap3  its  origin.  It  attacks  most  frequently 
ill  hot  weather,  and  about  midnight. 

On  the  evening  before  the  attack,  there  are  low  spi- 
rits, a  Sense  of  fulness  about  tlie  sloiriuch,  with  lassi- 
tude, drowsiness  and  pain  in  the  head.  The  next 
evening  a  sense  of  tightness  is  perceived  across  the 
cliest,  impeding  the  breathing.  Tliis  feehng  rapidly 
increases  until  the  patient  can  lie  down  no  more :  ho 
often  gets  up  and  thrusts  his  head  out  of  the  window 
for  air.  Tlie  fits  return  at  regular  periods,  and  it  is 
very  dillicult  to  stop  them. 

An  emetic  should  be  adniinistered  at  once.  Lobelia 
and  ij)ecac  combined,  1  think  is  the  most  serviceable: 
drink  boncset  tea  afterwards,  and  keep  up  the  perspi- 
ration, t-lyrup  of  stjuill  is  also  useful.  Smoking  and 
chewing  tobacco  has  been  beneficial ;  and  a  cup  of 
strong  coffee  allbrdcd  immediate  relief  The  bowels 
should  1)0  kept  open  ;  the  tone  of  the  general  health 
improved,  and  the  locality,  if  possible,  changed  until 
a  situation  is  found  more  conducive  to  the  patient's 
comfort. 

CHOLEKA    MOKBUS. 

It  comes  on  with  soreness,  pain,  distension,  and  flat- 
ulency of  the  stomach  and  intestines,  succeeded  by 
severe  and  frequent  vomiting  and  purging  of  bilious 
matter;  heat,  thirst,  hurried  breathing,  and  fi-3queut 
but  weak  and  fluttering  pulse.  When  the  disease  is 
mild  these  symptoms  decrease  gradually,  leaving  the 
patient  in  a  debilitated  and  weak  state.  But  where  it 
IS  more  violent,  depression  of  spirits  results,  coUl,  clam- 
my sweats  follow  ;  there  is  anxiety  ;  the  breathing  be- 
comes more  and  more  hurried;  hiccup  follows  and 
results  in  death. 

The  warm  bath  should  be  used,  the  belly  fomented 
with  hot  applications,  and  20  drops  of  laudanum  given 
in  a  tablespoon ful  of  sassafras  tea :  a  large  blister 
should  be  applied  over  the  stomach.  It  is  sometimes 
useful  to  give  laudanum  in  the  form  of  an  injection, 


"*^*'^*** .  ftaii^<»»awMw^MfiiMt#^awi««ajMfe^.ifei^ii«e»8^^ 


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most  frequently 

3re  are  low  spi- 
uch,  with  lassi- 
•ad.  The  next 
ived  across  the 
I'eeling  rapidly 
n  no  more :  he 
;  of  the  window 
;riods,  and  it  is 

once.  Lobelia 
ost  serviceable : 
>  up  the  perspi- 
Smoking  and 
;  and  a  cup  of 
r.     The  bowels 

gcnend  health 
,  changed  until 
Lo  the  patient's 


vision,  and  flat- 
succeeded  by 
rgiiig  of  bilious 
;,  and  f/3quent 
1  the  disease  is 
liy,  leaving  the 
But  wliere  it 
ults,  cold,  clain- 
le  brcn thing  be- 
ip    follows    and 

belly  fomented 
audanum  given 
a  large  blister 
It  is  sometimes 
:)f  an  injection, 


f^.t.'*^Qtf£r^' 


1 


I 


HICCUPS. 


67 


where  the  stomach  will  not  otherwise  retain  it.  Opi- 
um is  given  in  the  form  of  a  powder,  one  grain  with 
one  quarter  grain  of  ipecac,  every  hour  and  a  half,  till 
the  excessive  intestinal  action  ceases. 

Toast  and  water  is  the  best  drink,  to  which,  if  there 
IS  much  weakness,  a  little  burnt  brandy  may  be  added  ; 
the  diet  should  be  light  and  nutrition?  :  an  infusion  of 
chamomile  flowers  is  a  useful  tonic  at  such  times.  Ex- 
posure of  all  kinds  should  be  carefully  avoided,  and 
the  feet  and  belly  particularly  kept  warm.  It  is  proper 
to  keep  a  careful  watch  over  the  belly,  frequently  press- 
ing on  it  to  see  if  tenderness  exists,  which,  if  discovered, 
must  be  treated  by  leeches  and  blisters,  according  to 
the  intensity  of  the  pain.  Castor  oil  is  a  useful  laxa- 
tive to  keep  the  bowels  regular. 

A  ■'  nif.^ellent  remedy  for  this  disease  may  be  found 
by  »'  .i»  a 

Powdered  Rhubarb : 

Carb.  of  Soda,  of  each  30  grains ; 

Mix  them  thoroughly  in  halt  ?  pint  of  hot  peppermint 
tea,  adding  a  tablespoonful  of  brandy  and  60  drops  of 
laudanum.  After  every  fit  of  vomiting  or  purging, 
take  a  tablespoonful,  until  the  disease  is  stopped.  In 
conjunction  with  this  treatment,  I  have  put  over  the 
stomach   a  strong  mustard  plaster,  with  the  happiest 

^'  mccup. 

To  relieve  this  when  troublesome,  a  little  oil  of  pep- 
permint dropped  on  sugar  and  swallowed,  is  service- 
able :  a  mustard  plaster  is  also  often  useful. 

INFLAMMATORY  FEVER. 

This  fever  comes  on  by  a  sense  of  weakness  and 
inactivity,  succeeded  by  dizziness,  shiverings,  and  pains 
extending  over  the  whole  body,  particularly  the  chest 
and  back  ;  tliese  symptoms  fire  shortly  followed  by 
redness  of  the  face  and  eyes,  great  restlessness,  intense 


t*i^ 


iyai^SSi«f0. 


u'miiiaiii>m¥r«immmmtagm»:i^tt«^' 


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68 


TVPHUS   FEVER. 


heat,  unquencli  able  thirst,  oppressed  breathing  and  nau- 
sea. The  ekiii  is  dry  ana  parched  ;  the  tongue  of"  a 
scarlet  color  at  the  sides,  furred  with  white  in  the  cen- 
tre ;  the  urine  red  and  scanty  ;  bowels  costive :  there  is 
a  quickness  and  hardness  in  the  pulse  whi.'h  is  not 
affected  by  pressure.  If  allowed  to  proceed,  these  symp- 
toms become  rapidly  more  intense,  stupor  and  delirium 
succeed,  with  violent  raving.  At  the  end  ol'  fourteen 
days  it  terminates  in  a  crisis,  either  by  sweating,  loose- 
ness of  bowels,  bleeding  from  the  nose,  or  a  deposit  in 
the  urine  which  produces  a  copious  sediment :  the  pulse 
softens  gradually  toward  the  fourteenth  day. 

The  danger  is  generally  proportioned  to  the  violence 
of  the  delirium  ;  if  there  is  picking  at  the  bed-clothes, 
starting  of  the  tendons,  involuntary  passages  by  stool 
and  urine,  it  will  certainly  terminate  fatally. 

Bleeding  from  the  arm,  with  the  patient  in  an  upright 
position,  to  fainting,  will  often  cut  short  the  disease  at 
once.  The  bowels  should  be  well  purged  with  salts 
and  senna,  or  jalap  and  cream  of  tartar,  (ten  grains  of 
jalap  and  thirty  of  cream  of  tartar  to  the  dose).  Per- 
spiration should  be  induced  by  giving  three  grains  of 
James'  powder  and  two  of  nitre,  every  two  hours  until 
it  is  freely  established — then  giving  it  at  longer  intervals. 
The  patient  must  be  put  in  a  cool  room,  where  it  is 
rather  dark  and  perfectly  quiet.  The  diet  should  mainly 
consist  of  barley-water,  v/ith  a  very  little  nitre  dissolved 
in  it  to  quench  the  thirst;  for  this  latter  purpose,  also, 
pieces  of  ice  may  be  taken  in  the  mouth  and  allowed  to 
inelt.  The  clothing  should  be  of  the  lightest  kind.  It 
is  proper  to  repeat  the  bleeding  the  second  day,  if  there 
is  no  remission  of  symptoms. 

Sometimes  a  particular  organ,  as  the  brain  or  lungs, 
becomes  aflected  :  in  such  cases,  besides  the  general 
treatment,  use  the  same  means  as  if  inflammation  of 
such  organ  were  alone  the  matter. 

TYPHUS    FEVER. 

This  first  conies  on  with  great  weakness,  low  spirits, 
excessive  weariness  and  general  soreness,  with  pains  in 


*  I  m'mm^m^miii0!iv.i^~:imfi-  -  i'/m^att^imm^m^^mi^^smvA^^^^msiiigi- 


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thing  and  nau- 
e  tongue  of"  a 
te  in  the  cen- 
stive :  there  is 
whi."h  is  not 
fl,  these  symp- 
r  and  dehiium 
nd  oi'  fourteen 
A'eating,  loose- 
ar  a  deposit  in 
ent :  the  pulse 
ay. 

;o  the  violence 
le  bed-clothes, 
jaees  bv  stool 

4  ' . 

L  in  an  upright 
the  disease  at 
ged  with  salts 
(ten  grains  of 
J  dose).  Per- 
hree  grains  of 
wo  hours  until 
nger  intervals, 
m,  where  it  is 
should  n^ainly 
nitre  dissolved 
purpose,  also, 
md  allowed  to 
htest  kind.  It 
id  day,  if  there 

jrain  or  lungs, 
es  the  general 
flammation  of 


ss,  low  spirits, 
,  with  pains  in 


1 


TVPHUS   FEVER.  50 

the  liead,  back,  and  extremities,  succeeded  by  sliiver- 
ings  :  the  eyes  appear  full,  heavy,  yellowish,  and  often 
a     Ulle    inflamed:    the    arteries   at    the    temple  throb 
violently  ;  the    tongue   is  dry  and  parched,  breathing 
ahoMoiis,  interrupted  with  deep  sighing  ;  the  breath  is 
hot  and  oliensivc,  urine  pale,  bowels  codtive  :  the  pulse 
qinclc,  small,  hard  and    uneijual.     f<omelimes  a  great 
heat,  load,  iuul  pain  is  felt  at  the  pit  of  the  stomach,  fol- 
lowed by  prufusc  bilious  vomiting.     As  the  disease  ad- 
vances,   the    pulse  becomes  inure   fVc^quont,  the  fever 
liigljer,  breathing  diflicult,   with  anxiety,  sighing  and 
moaning;  the  thirst  increases;  the  inside  of  diu  mouth 
becomes  covered  with  a  sticky  brownish  or  black  fur- 
speaking  becomes  difficult,  and  then  not  understood ; 
and  muttering  and  delirium  ensue.     Finally,  as  it  pro- 
ceeds, all  the  symptoms  become  worse ;  there  is  bleed- 
mg  from  the  gums  and  various  parts  of  tlie  body  ;  livid 
spots    appear   on  the    surface,   and   hiccup    ushers  in 
deatn.     In  warm  climates,  this  fever  seldom  continues 
above  a  week;  but  in  colder  ones  it  lasts  three  or  four. 
An  enietic  of  twenty  grains  of  ipecac  and  one  of  tar- 
tar emetic,  may  be  at  once  administered  :  let  tlie  bow- 
els then  be  emptied  by  a  large  dose  of  castor  oil :  then 
give  small  doses  of  ipecac  and  squills  to  promote  per- 
spiration.    In  cases  where  the  skin  keeps  hot  and  dry, 
sponge  it  f  oni  head  to  foot  with  cold  water  in  which  a 
little  vinegar  is  mixed  ;  but  whcic  the  patient  is  very 
low,  and  the  skin  cold,  the  tepid  bath  will  bt  Uer  assist 
the   sweating.     A  very  light  vegetable  diet  should  be 
pursued,  except  where  there  is  positive  sinking,  and 
then  it  must   be   more  nutritious:  wine  is  allowed  in 
such  cases,  given  according  to  the  urgency  :  ■  'ne  whey 
is  also  useful. 

Virginia  S'lakc-root  or  chamomile  infusions  are  given  to 
strengthen  the  system;  also  a  lew  drops  of  oil  of  vitriol 
in  every  pitcher  of  water  that  is  drank.  Ripe  fruits, 
such  as  have  a  sour  taste,  are  highly  recommended. 
Keeping  the  bowels  open  by  gentle  medicines  or  injec- 
tions, and  being  careful  that  extreme  cleanliness  and 
ventilation  is  attended  to,  will  complete  the  cure.     If 

0 


■W^iaiSa,  J, 


««B>-, 


••Mii^crmmimmii^ 


■'■ 

!-r.. 


60 


CONTI.M'ED   FEVKU — ClllUKliN-POX. 


spots  appear  iti  the  moulli,  gargles  c>f  goldiliieud  arid 
honey,  with  a  httlc  alum,  are  useful  ti>  luniove  them. 

If  there  is  much  mental  .inxiety  or  tremors,  mustard 
plasters  should  be  applied  to  the  feet,  or  these  bathed 
as  high  as  the  knees  in  mustard  and  hot  water;  and  a 
teaspoonful  of  ether  or  ten  grains  of  Dover's  powdei 
taken  to  induce  rest. 

I  have  heard  of  cures  of  typhus  fever  in  which  all 
hope  was  gone,  and  yet  the  patients  recovered  by  yeaat 
given  by  the  wineglassful  every  three  hours. 

CONTINUED    FEVER, 

Is  SO  called,  when  it  begins  in  the  same  manner  as 
the  inflammatory  fever,  but  ends  in  typhus,  seeming  to 
be  a  blending  of  both.  As  it  assumes  the  appearance 
of  one  or  the  other,  it  must  be  treated  accordingly. 

Yelloio  Fever  and  Ship  Fever  are  names  for  varieties 
of  Typhus. 


NETTLE    HASH. 

Known  by  the  rapid  rise  after  a  slight  degree  of 
fever,  of  the  sores  resembhng  the  sting  of  a  nettle  ;  they 
move  about  from  one  part  of  the  body  to  another.  They 
genera,lly  last  but  a  short  time,  from 'a  few  hours  to  one 
day ;  in  some  constitutions,  weeks  and  months  elapse 
before  they  disappear. 

The  disease  is  generally  brought  on  by  imprudence 
in  diet,  eating  sometliing  that  did  not  agree.  In  some 
cases  where  the  stomach  is  foul,  an  emetic  is  advisable  ; 
in  others,  a  purgative  will  effect  a  cure.  Boncset,  or 
calnep  tea  will  often  create  a,  serviceable  perspiration. 


CHICKEN   POCK. 


Known  by  a  moderate  fever,  ushering  in  an  eruption 
of  pimples,  bearing  some  resemblance  to  the  small  pox  • 
they  (luickly  lorm  pustules,  containing  a  watery  matter' 


"*»fi!^BB5i!jfe(g;**««i^*afe«»;4fe=i&^ 


!N-POX. 


1 


:  goldilueud  and 
remove  them, 
treiuors,  mustard 
,  or  these  bathed 
lot  water;  and  a 
Dover's  powdei 

vcr  in  which  all 
hovered  by  yeast 
lours. 


ame  manner  as 
phus,  seeming  to 
tlje  appearance 
iccordinsirlv. 
me 3  lor  varieties 


ilignt  degree  of 
)t"  a  nettle  ;  they 
0  another.  They 
few  hours  to  one 
':  months  elapse 

by  imprudence 
Lgree.  In  some 
tic  is  advisable ; 
e.  Boncset,  or 
)le  perspiration. 


g  in  an  eruption 
">  the  small  pox ; 
I  watery  matter, 


and  after  throe  or  four  days  from  tlietr  first  iippearance 
fall  oil'  in  lilth?  scalt-s. 

Tiio  bowels  sliould  he  kept  op-,  ri  by  castor  oil,  and 
lionpsct  lea  !i(liiiiiii>len'<l  to  keep  up  the  perspiration. 
If  the  stomach  is  foul  at  the  commencement  of  the  dis- 
ease, an  emetic  of  ipecac  should  be  given.  The  diet 
low,  as  a  matter  of  course. 

MKASLKS. 

This  (lispasc  comes  on  with  the  ordinary  symptoms 
of  fever  in  grown  persons,  but  in  children,  besides  these, 
with  soreness  in  the  ihroiit:  its  characteristic  symptoms 
are  heaviness  about  llie  eyes,  intlammation,  and  gush- 
ing of  sharp  tears;  the  eyes  extremely  acute,  and  un- 
able to  bear  the  light  without  pain;  with  all  his  is  a 
discharge  of  watery  liutnor  from  the  nostrils  '^'t  pro- 
duces sneezing.  The  lijver  and  other  sympujins  in- 
crease rai)i(lly  :  n,  frerpient  and  short  dry  cough  comes 
on,  with  stalling,  great  o{)pression,  and  oftentimes  a  dis- 
position to  vomit ;  violent  pains  in  the  lungs,  and  some- 
times a  looseness.  At  other  times,  there  is  great  sweat- 
ing, a  foul  and  dry  tongue,  and  great  thirst.  The  eruption 
conies  Oil  generally  tlie  fourth  day  ;  three  days  after- 
wards the  redness  diminishes,  the  spots  dry  up,  the  old 
skin  peels  ofl'  and  is  rejdaeed  by  a  new  one.  By  the 
tenth  or  eleventh  day  no  traces  of  redness  are  to  be 
found,  and  the  skin  looks  quite  natural.  As  cough, 
headache  and  fever  continue  during  the  eruption,  the 
patient,  at  the  end  of  it,  is  worse  oil'  than  before,  and 
these  symptoms  continue,  often  become  aggravated, 
and  lay  the  i()undalion  for  a  host  of  other  evils. 

The  bowels  should  be  kei)t  open  during  the  progress 
of  the  disease  ;  cast",  oil  is  excellent  for  this  purpose  ; 
where  the  disease  sets  in  with  great  violence,  moderate 
bleeding  is  highly  serviceable,  and  will  prevent  much 
after  trouble.  Two  grains  of  James'  powder,  and 
half  a  grain  of  ipecac,  mixed  in  a  powder,  may  be  given 
every  two  hours,  to  promote  sweating.  When  there  is 
much   wheezing,   give  an  emetic  occasionally.      The 


tteaM»»iiafeiafe^.->tw»'te.''- 


-■m&!ii(3»iiiUXi,:^!nm<imggmi^immifi~'<i 


I 


^9  aCAULRT    FEVjjn. 

cough  may  Ijc  relieved  by  Jl.-ixseecl  tea,  or  any  similar 
soolhmg  (Iriiik.  The  diet  should  be  light,  'rhroiich- 
out  the  whole  eoiirse  of  this  disease,  look  oceasionally 
lo  the  iung.^  and  bowels:  i:  either  beeomo  ailbcted, 
njmedies  may  be  found  under  their  proper  heads,  us 
also  it  symptoms  of  typhus  appear. 

If,  by  any  means,  the  eruption  has  been  imprudently 
cheeked,  and  tlie  usual  distress  ibllows,  put  tin;  jnitient 
at  once  nito  a  warm  bath  ;  give  hot  eatnep  or  hoarhound 
tea,  and  il  much  smking  occurs,  a  little  ether  or  brandy; 
these  means  wi'l  generally  suffice  to  hurry  it  on. 

Avoid  exposure  of  all  kinds,  for  some  lime  after  re- 
covery ;  w  ear  warm  clothing,  and  bo  attentive  lo  the 
diet  and  state  of  the  bowels. 


i' 


SCAULET    FEVEll. 

r.  This  begins  with  languor,  inactivity,  confused  ideas, 
and  fliills  and  shivcnng,  alternating  with  (its  of  heat. 
Ihere  is  much  thirst;  a  dry  skin,  anxiety,  nausea, and 
vomiting.  About  t!ic  third  day,  a  scarlet  cfllorescenre 
nppears(m  the  skin, the  lever  most  times  still  continuinLS 
in  three  or  iour  days  this  departs;  a  general  sweat 
breaks  out,  tlie  fever  subsides,  the  outer  skin  falls  off  in 
small  seniles,  and  the  patient  becomes  well.  Sometimes 
a  dropsical  swelling  will  replace  the  reddening,  and 
cover  the  whole  body,  lasting,  however,  but  a  short 
time. 

When  it  comes  on  in  u  more  violent  manner,  the 
abrve  symptoms,  at  the  commencement,  run  still  bi.rher  • 
there  IS  vomiting  of  bilious  matter,  soreness  of  the  throat, 
and  inllammafion,  succeeded  by  ulceration  of  the  ton- 
siis ;  the  breathmg  is  frequent  and  laborious,  and  the 
pulse  small  and  depressed.  The  reddening  on  the  third 
day  only  aggravates  the  existing  symptoms,  and  often 
brings  out  worse  ones ;  in  its  progress,  a  universal  red- 
iiess,  without  pustules,  pervades  the  ihce,  body  and 
limbs,  causing  those  parts  to  swell.  The  eyes  and  nos- 
tills  are  also  reddened  ;  in  proportion,  as  the  eyes  have 
an  inflamed  appearance,  so  does  the  tendency  to  deli- 


'<a«is^«jiji^tosi*';,-ufeikv,w--ft-^» -tv^^^ 


,  or  any  similar 
ight.  Throiigh- 
»ok  occasioiiully 
ecumo  ailecteci, 
roper  heudd,  us 

3en  imprudently 
put  tin;  patient 
:'p  or  hoarliound 
itlieror  brandy; 
rry  it  on. 
)  lime  lifter  re- 
xttentive  to  the 


confused  ideas, 
th  (its  of  heat, 
ty,  nausea,  and 
it  cfnore.scencc 
3(111  (.oiitiuuing; 
general  sweat 
skill  falls  ort'in 
;11.  Sometimes 
eddeniiig,  and 
i;  but  a  short 

It  manner,  the 
un  still  higher: 
3S  of  the  throat, 
ion  of  the  ton- 
irious,  and  the 
ng  on  the  third 
•nns,  and  often 
universal  red- 
ce,  body  and 
'  eyes  and  nos- 
the  ej'es  have 
dency  to  dcli- 


*i«ftS«SS***teisgHii,^,*„ 


PUAULIiT    KUVIiU. 


63 


riuin  nicr(;ase.  From  the  lirsi,  the  inside  of  the  throat 
n  very  much  inllamed  ;  g,-ayish  sloughs  soon  appear, 
g>vM.g  the  throat  a  speckled  appearance,  and  u.uking 
tlie  Iwath  smell  very  bad.  The  patient  is  often  cut  niV 
in  a  lew  days  :  if  recovery  ensues  at  all.  it  will  be  d„u  , 
dropsy  IS  a()t  to  follow,  as  well  as  eiK„  us  swellings 
arouiul  the  glands  of  the  u.xk,  which  f.„  )  matter  v.  /y 
slowly  and  complelelv  exhaust  whatever  little  strenut'h 
the  patient  may  have  left. 

The  worst  JIain  of  the  disease  puts  on  at  its  com- 
mencement symptoms  the  same  in  kind  as  the  others, 
but  mc.re  mtense  ;  the  pulse  is  small  and  indistinct,  and 
irregular;    the  tongue,  teeth  and  lips  covi.-red  with  a 
brown  or  black  crust ;    the  eyes  of  a  dull  red ;  dark 
red  Hushmg  of  the  cheeks;  deafness,  delirium  or  insen- 
sible sleep  ;  the  breath  smells  extremely  bad  ;  the  re- 
spiration  is  rattling  and  perfbrmed  with  diHieulty,  in 
some  measure  arising  from  thick  phlegm  clogging  the 
parts  behind   the    mouth  ;    swallowing  is   painful'  and 
dilhcult;  the  neck  is  swelled  and  of  a  livid  color,  and 
the  head  is  drawn  back.     Ulcerations  may  be  observed 
on  the  tonsils  covered   with  dark  sloughs  ;  the  tongue 
has  the  skin  removed  from  it  by  the  sligliteyt  touch,  and 
IS  painfully  tender.     An  acrid  discharge  llowb  ♦"•om  the 
nostrils,  raising  blisters  and  chaps  about  the  nose  and 
lips  :    at  first  this  discharge   is  thin,   but  afterwards 
thick  and  yellowish.     The  rash  is  generally  very  faint 
except  in  a  few  patches,  and  it  soon  changes  to  a  dark 
or  livid  red  color;  it  appears  lute;  is  uncertain  in  the 
period  of  it,  staying  and  often  mixed  with  livid  sjK)ts  ; 
.sometimes  goes  away  the  first  three  hours  after  form- 
ing and  does  not  return   for  three  days,     in   an   ad- 
vanced stage,  bleedings  take  place  from  various  parts 
of  the  body. 

When  this  disease  is  going  oil',  the  fiery  redness 
abates  gradually;  a  brownish  color  succeeds,  the  swell- 
ings go  down  and  health  is  gradually  restored.  Where 
It  is  to  prove  fiital,  the  fever  runs  liigii  from  the  start ; 
the  skin  is  hot  and  dry ;  the  pulse  frequent  and  small ; 
great  thirst   prevails;  the  reddening  appears   on  the 

11 


'•■^**i-  ja^a^^^essssiwsife. 


04 


HfAHl-KT    rUVIllt. 


S(!cnnil  (lay,  or  dnr)ii<*r,  iiml  on  the  lliird  or  tourtli  is  iii- 
terapi  r.sod  witli  livid  spots  ;  ii  lii^li  clt'^'ifo  of  drlnium 
iirifios;  l)l(  (uliiif!;s  luki-  phci^  tinm  vaiiou-t  piirl-ii,  itiul 
llio  piiticiit  is  I'lit  oil'  llio  .six'li  or  ciylilli  day.  Jii  rioinu 
instiniciH  a  pur^iiii:  arises  \\lii<Ji  tak<,'.s  tlic  paliciil  oil' 
at  oiK.c.  Soino  again  get  over  ;ill  tliis,  heconic  drop- 
sicul,  fall  into  ii  decline,  und  are  tarried  oil'  in  a  lew 
weeks. 

[n  tlin  lirst  or  simple  form  ol'  tlie  disease  we  liiivu 
inentioned,  nothing  is  required  beyond  keeping;  the 
howels  open  ;  iiiditeinu;  a  perspiration  ;  niaUinij;  the  diet 
light,  and  removing  iIk;  patient  to  u  eool,  cpiiet  room. 
Cold  water  in  nil  diseases  where  there  is  thirst,  may 
be  used  moderately,  except,  of  course,  in  eases  where 
its  mere  bulk  would  cause  liduble,  as  in  inllainmation 
of  the  stomach  ami  binvels,  and  iIkmi  th«!  thirst  may  bo 
removed  by  sponging  the  uioulh  and  throat  and  allow- 
inp^  ice  to  melt  in  it.  In  all  eases  the  patient  should  be 
removed  to  a  cool,  «|uict  ntoni,  if  possible.  Where  the 
skin  is  very  hot  and  dry,  sponging  its  surface  with  cold 
water  will  give  immediate  relief. 

Where  the  throat  is  ntleeied  and  the  fever  runs  liigh- 
er,  we  must  be  guided  l>y  the  symptoms  as  to  whether 
they  point  to  an  inllamrtiatory  or  typhoid  ehai  aeter,  and 
treat  accordingly.  In  general,  an  emetic  ol"  20  grains 
ipecac  and  one  of  tartar  emetic,  will  prove  serviceable 
by  clearing  the  stomach,  reducing  the  lever,  and  reliev- 
ing the  throat.  A  larj^o  dose  of  castor  oil  should  suc- 
ceed this ;  but  it  should  be  kept  in  mind  that  where 
the  fever  is  high  and  the  throat  much  allected,  an  occa- 
sional emetic,  such  as  mentioned,  is  extremely  useful. 
Ipecac  and  squill  may  be  given  in  small  doses  to  pro- 
mote sweating,  (ipecac,  2  grains  ;  squill,  half  a  grain.) 
Boneset  and  catnep  teas  are  also  useful  tor  this.  When 
the  skin  eontiimcs  permanently  hot  .-lud  there  is  much 
fever,  immetliato  relief  can  be  afforded  by  sponging  the 
body  from  head  to  feet  with  cold  water,  until  the  pa- 
tient feels  better  :  this  method  is  inexpressibly  grateful 
and  refreshing.  Where  the  inllainmation  in  the  throat 
runs  high,  leeches  should  be   applied  to  the  outside 


7 

II. 


Ire( 
the 

or  i 
pell 

US(! 

liirl 
lo  II 

iiii> 
\ 
ihei 
will 
eiiii 
Ihe 
siia 
iiig 
alKM 

K-r, 

S[M)( 

in  h 
stroi 
also 

LoO; 

opiu 
and 
theii 
A 
glan 
the 
whe 
the  ! 
leecl 
thesi 
imm 
the  i 
shou 


D 

rally 


^^sfimcm^Misi*^h^'^. 


-•'•iWaSSoSsMiAinBSiiSlsaasiii^^^ 


_ 


■"'^^■miSi- 


Ill  or  touilli  i.s  iii- 
f;,'i<'i>  ol  di'liriuiii 
iiiou.'!  piiri.'^,  iiiul 
Ji  (lay.  Ill  80I1IU 
I's  tilt'  j)iiliciil  uH' 
is,  l)rconit'  (Jr()|)- 
rifd  oil'  ill  11   ttjw 

(liseusc  \vu  Imvo 
uiiil  l\ce|)iii;4;  tlio 
;  iii;iUiii<r  the  diut 
I'Dol,  (|iiifi.  mom. 
MO  is  iliir»t,  inuy 
',  ill  oiisoa  whore 
s  in  iiillaiiitiiatioii 
tin;  ihirst  may  bo 
Lliroat  aiitl  uiluw- 
palioiil  should  be 
ible.  Where  the 
riurfUco  with  cold 

t3  lover  runs  liigli- 
1113  as  to  whether 
•id  character,  and 
ictic  of  20  grains 
prove  serviceable 
lever,  and  reliev- 
»r  oil  should  suc- 
riind  tliat  where 
allected,  an  ocea- 
3Xtremely  useful, 
lall  doses  to  pro- 
lill,  half  a  grain.) 
il  tor  this.  When 
id  there  is  much 
I  by  sponging  the 
ter,  until  the  pa- 
)ressibly  grateful 
lion  in  the  throat 
i  to  the  outside 


h<aiii,i;t  1-kvek.  §§ 

liccly,  foil., will  by  bli.sirriiig  In-liiiid  the  neck  and  ears: 
ihe  iiioulh  and  lliioal  .should  be  freely  gaii>l«.-d  ;  bulin 
or  any  mild  luib  lea  i.s  m,„;,|  i;,,-  ||,j^  pinposc,  with  salt- 
prlic  di.>.s()K(d  ill  il.  I  lia\.'  lliuiul  great  bfiidii  in  the 
list"  of  u  gaiylc  ma(l«'  by  pulling  u  lew  dropn  of  aqua 
loll  is  or  iiiiric  acid  iiilo  a  piichcr  of  water,  or  t-nongh 
lo  make  il  taste  very  sli-lilly  sour,  and  often  uiid  freely 
mining  llie  throat  and  mouth  with  it. 

When  the  disorder  puts  on  a  typhii.^  character  and 
there  is  iniieli  sinking,  a  more  generous  diei  is  allowed: 
wine  is  soiiieliines  "iveii  in  ahirming  cases,  with  slrenglh- 
eiiiiig  incdiciiies,  I's  infusion  of  columbo,  (one  ounce  to 
lilt!  pint  of  hoi  water,  allowed  to  stand  two  hours, 
strained,  and  i  lalilespoonliil  taken  for  a  dose.)  Alarm- 
ing symptoms  often  spring  \ip  wl  ich  rcipiire  iinniediute 
allevialioii.  Vomiting  should  In;  icliev<(l  by  soda  wa- 
ter, or  an  elli'iveseing  iliaui;lit  niad(!  I»y  adding  a  tca- 
s[)ooiiful  of  saleiaUis  to  u  tejispoonful  of  leiiKm  juice, 
in  half  a  ^lass  of  water,  and  drink  while  foaming.  A 
strong  mustard  plaster,  or  blister,  to  the  slonuich,  i« 
also  u.s(;lul  if  there  is  much  tenderness  on  pressure. 
Looseness  should  be  stoppcid  by  half  grain  doses  of 
opium  and  ipeeai-,  given  every  two  hours.  Dropsy 
and  all  fjlher  local  diseases  treated  as  directed  under 
their  septirate  heads. 

After  the  scarlet  fever  had  gone  oil',  I  have  seen  the 
glands  on  the  lliioal  swell  to  an  alarming  size,  so  that 
the  neck  could  not  be  distinguished;  the  respiration 
wheezing,  and  s:ilIi)cation  threatened  every  instant; 
the  skin  hot,  and  fever.  I  have  applied  a  number  of 
leeches  at  once  to  the  outside  of  the  throat;  or  where 
these  were  not  convenient,  given  a  strong  emetic  and 
immediate  reliei'  lias  generally  been  obtained.  Aftei 
the  immediate  danger  is  over,  the  formation  of  matter 
should  be  assisted  by  poultices. 

♦r     ;  ^  SAIALIi   POX.  ^ 

Distinct  Form. — When  this  disease  has  arisen  natu- 
rally, the  eruption  is  commonly  preceded  by  redness*  in 


imx^sittmi^^ik^^^iMk 


«»,'«■  |it«ii 


.■r***>iSiK«wiMi*i:^^«»«(aw«««si*«^^ 


60 


PMALli   I'OX. 


n 


I 


&• 


llip  cyos,  sorpiicss  in  lb<;  llironl,  puiiis  in  tlic  lirad,  hack 
iitul  loins,  wciiriiu'S!*  iirul  fiiitiliu'ss,  (its  of  lii'ut  aiul 
cliilliiiofls,  thirst,  niuisfii,  sornftiincs  voinitiii','  and  a 
(Jiiick  puliC!.  SoirictiiMff*  tlicsf  syniptoiiis  arc  rxtioini:ly 
violent,  a!  otli'T.s  nuilc  mild  ;  vciy  young  cliil'Ircti  ollcii 
]m\v.  t'oiiviilsioiis. 

On  tlic  ti>iirili  iiioiiiiiit;  from  ihii  Hfiziiiv,  the  ciiiplioii 
fliows  itself  ill  little  nul  spots  on  tlio  face,  neck,  and 
lircast,  and  tlii'sc  eontinno  to  increase  in  nunil)er  and 
pizo  tor  tlirce  ilays  lonyer,  at  wlilcli  tiinn  they  are  to  bo 
()i),served  dis|»ersed  over  various  parts  of  tlio  hody;  if 
the  pii,siul(!s  are  not  very  numerous,  lliev  will  he  mucli 
ahated  (»r  entirely  cease.  The  (huorminatiou  to  the 
wkiu  often  hriiigs  out  little  spots  of  the  nature  of  erysipe- 
hi;i,  liiir  r.ies(!  usually  disappear  as  soon  as  matter 
h(;uins  to  form  in  the  pustules,  which  is  generally  the 
fiflh  or  sixth  day,  at  which  ])eriotl  a  minute  hladdei 
conlainiu'j;  a  wati-ry  matter,  may  be  seen  on  the  to[)  of 
each  pimple.  If  the  pustules  are  perfectly  distinct  from 
each  other,  they  will  be  filled  by  the  ninth  day  with 
tliick  yellow  maltei  ;  but  if  they  run  into  each  otlicr,  it 
will  take  a  lon,!;vf  '""c  to  elfcct  thislilling. 

Wlieii  the  pustules  are  very  thick  on  the  face,  it  is. 
apt  to  become  swelled,  and  the  eyelids  closed,  ljel()re 
which  tlie  voice  is  lioarse,  swallowing  is  dillieull.  and  a 
considerable  (luantity  of  thick  spittle  is  discharged.  On 
llic  eleventh  day,  the  swelling  goes  down  to  settle  on  the 
liands  and  feet,  and  the  pustules  break,  and  the  matter 
runs  out;  thi;  j)uslule3  become  dry  and  fall  in  crusts, 
leaving  the  skin  for  some  days  after  of  a  brownish  red 
color.  Where  the  pustules  are  large,  and  late  in  falling 
oil",  they  are  apt  to  leave  pita  behind  them,  but  where 
they  are  small,  few  in  number  and  form  matter  quickly, 
no  marks  are  lel't,  or  much  disturbance  occasioned  in  the 
system. 

CniiJIiir/if  Form. — Jn  that  form  of  the  disease  where 
the  pustnles  run  into  each  other,  the  fever  that  precedes 
them  is  much  mow.  violent,  and  there  is  often  drowsi- 
ness or  delirium.  Jn  infants,  violent  convulsions  occur, 
which  often  prove  fatal  before  the  eruption.     The  pus- 


.•w^^»»feiiaiR*«4««iia»i»gs^si«^^  "-^ 


tulci 

aecc 

feve 

yet 

ihroi 

hie  I 

ofh, 

are  j 

ease 

and 

low, 

lace 

|)iinp 

crust 

lifi<,  ji 

scnr 

ease 

the  j: 

urine, 

fever 

with  I 

the  m 

Itli 

pox  is 

measl 

patieii 

<"ours( 

gross, 

time  f 

then  p 

Thf 

ease. 

good, i 

the  sto 

and  ih 

tor  oil 

oonese 

patient 

where 

sponge 


■':':*S^i     1 


II  the  head,  hucU 
(Us  of  hciit  ami 
voinitiiif»  iind  a 
)ms  arr  i-xtrornoly 
iiig  cliil'lfcn  (tfuMi 

Hire,  tlic  f'liiplioii 
V  face,  week,  and 

in  iuiitil)cr  and 
no  thfy  am  to  be 
s  of  tlid  body;  it" 
'if'V  V  ill  l)c  rniicli 
riuiiiatioit  to  tlio 
iiitiir»'  of  crysipe- 

Hoori  MM  matter 
I  is  gfiiorally  the 
,  njii)iit(<  hladdct 
jcn  on  the  to[)  of 
elly  (li.stitict  from 
'.  ninth  d;iy  with 
all)  eaeii  oilier,  it 
ling. 

in  the  face,  it  i» 
ids  closed,  jjelliie 
is  dilliciill,  and  a 
discharged.  On 
vn  to  settle  on  the 
:,  and  the  matter 
id  fall  in  eriists, 
f  a  lirowiiish  red 
ind  late  in  falling 
them,  but  where 
n  matter  quickly, 
occasioned  in  the 

le  disease  where 
vcr  that  precedes 
1  is  often  drowsi- 
inviilsions  occnr, 
ption.     The  pus- 


ii^^liSiiiiSnemi 


.^MAf.r,  vox. 


W 


tule,  romr  oat  on  the  thi.,1  dnv,  fre,p,..nily  nreee,^r,l  or 
ancomnanied  with   n   ro.y  (lush,  bk.l   tl.c^na  mi's'  ,1^ 

-nytoes  not  o,M,n;  and  although  it  diniinisla'sV 
yrt  in.  .cases  on  the  fifth  or  sixth  day,  at.d  c-nuti,    .g' 

-;....gh  the  rest  of  ,1,0  disease.      Them  is  a  co,2^ 

1'   'lo^v  ol  spmie  in  adults,  and  in  children  a  looseness 

"'  l"»w.>ls.     ^'he  little  bladders  on  the  lop  „f  ,hn  uuZc, 

ure  pereeivo.l  sooner  than  in  the  other  form  of  \\oZ 

-rise   b„i  n,s,e,-i,|  of  rising  „p,  they  are  usually  la   en     J 

low   iror"'";"'"'  "- r;"..l.l-^.  bisteadof  be^omi   gvc  • 

low,  ,9  of  a   brown  color.     When   the  swelling  of,|,e 

-lec  ceases,  and  that  of  the  hands  and  fe.-t  begin,    lie 

■  mp  es  pour  out  a  liquor  that  Ibrms  int.)  black  .Vl  Lwn 

. ;  I'l.  bv'",i "''"" '•'""'^' '>^W''''  r'  "''^'  '»-'•'<  '!"• 

Vr'  i  ••  ,  ■''''''''.'!''^'''  "'  "'^^'i'"!*!-"  together,  .>ften 
sra.  and  dishgure  the  lace;  sometimes  when  the  dis- 
ease IS  e.veee<|.ngly  violent,  livid  spots  are  seen  amo  I 
'0  pustules,  and  discharges  of  blood  take  ph..."  by 
nine,  stool,  and  Irom  various  parts  of  the  body,  'i'lfo 
Kn-er  becomes  more  violent  when  thr,  pustules  are  (ille.l 
with  brown  matter;  it  is  called  secondary  fever,  and  is 
the  most  dangen.ns  stage  of  the  disease. 

It  has  b.<en  noticed  as  a  remarkable  Jiiet,  that  small 
pox  IS  apt  to  appear  before  or  after  the  prevalence  of 
measles  ;  an.l  that  this  last  disease,  'will  sei.e  a 
patient  afTeCed  with  small  pox,  and  run  throu-d,  its 
rourse,  all.nving  the  small  pox  then  to  continue  i,]  pro- 
gress Betwefiu  the  eighth  and  eleventh  .lay,  is  the 
lime  for  this  .hsease  to  prove  fatal,  but  it  is  now  and 
tlien  protracted  to  the  sixteenth  day. 

The  treatment  varies  according  to  the  kind  of  dis- 
ease. In  the  .listmct  form,  where  the  constituti....  b 
g.)od,  and  habit  stout,  a  little  blo.)d  has  been  taken.  Tf 
the  stomach  is  not  tender,  an  ipecac  emetic  is  advisable, 
and  then  cleanng  the  bowels  with  a  strong  dose  ofcas* 
tor  oil;  sweating  remedies  should  then  be  -.ed,  as 
ooneset  or  catnep  tea,  or  ipecac  in  small  do.';cs.  The 
patient  should  be  ticely  exposed  to  the  cold  air,  and 
where  there  is  great  heat  and  redness  of  skin,  the  body 
sponged  with  either  warm  or  cold  water,  the  most  pre- 


■«*i  t;*Sft*Ak**:^6*iif^ 


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VABIOLOID,  OR   MOUIKIKD    fvMALL-POX. 


ferable  to  the  patient's  feelings  being  chosen.  The  diet 
should  be  liglit.  When  the  eruption  appears,  there  is 
little  occasion  for  further  treatment. 

In  the  confluent  form,  an  emetic  may  be  given,  the 
bowels  op'h'^d,  and  of  course  kept  open  by  gentle 
means,  and  sweating  induced.  If  the  head  is  affected, 
soak  the  feet  in  warm  water,  in  which  mustard  is  mixed, 
and  apply  mustard  plasters  to  the  soles  of  the  feet  and 
thighs.  Where  the  skin  is  pale  and  cold,  and  the  pulse 
weak,  the  tepid  bath  is  useful  in  hastening  the  eruption ; 
when  at  a  more  advanced  period  the  postules  flatten, 
and  alarming  symptoms  follow,  edier,  wine,  or  lauda- 
num may  be  given.  When  the  disease  takes  on  a  de- 
bilitating appearance  or  typhoid  character,  use  the 
remedies  recommended  in  typluis  fever,  for  strengUien- 
ing  the  system.  Diarrhoea  during  the  secondary  fever, 
should  be  moderated  by  a  powder  composed  of 

Dover's  powder,  6  grains. 
Powdered  chalk,  G  grains. 

And  repeated,  if  the  bowels  continue  as  loose  as  be- 
fore.    In  violent  and  continued  vomiting,  give 

Powdered  opium,  3-4  of  a  grain. 
«'      Camphor,  1  1-2  grains, 

In  the  form  of  a  powder,  repeating,  if  necessary. 
The  eyes  may  be  kept  from  injury,  by  placing  against 
them  pieces  of  linen  wet  in  cold  water  ;  it  is  very  etiec- 
tual  and  agre*.  able.  By  the  last  accounts  it  is  said  that 
blistering  the  pustules,  and  thus  breaking  them,  and 
scattering  their  contents,  will  prevent  the  pitting. 

VARIOLOID,  OR   MODIFIED   SMALL-POX.  .^■■■ 

This  disease  occurs  in  consequence  of  exposure  to 
small-pox  contagion  of  a  constitution  previously  acted 
upon  by  the  cow-pox.  Persons  may  take  the  small-pox 
twice,  and  such  cases  I  have  seen  personally,  but  they 


can 

ease 
riolo 

T 
by  a 
as  \ 
appf 
pern 
thef 
pust 
mea 
ihesf 
and 
chan 
first 
at  or 
with 
in  th 
thin 
seve 
thou 

T 
free 
if  ar 
men 


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edge 
cow 
takii 
tule 
and 
Ir 
to  a 
blad 
quil 
five 


i!<«*«s»*M*aSs^asiiefesilja^^&a^^ 


'j^Mm^. 


lALL-roX. 

chosen.     The  diet 

1  appears,  lliere  is 

nay  be  given,  the 
t  open  l)}"^  gentle 
3  iierid  is  nficeled, 
mustiird  is  mixed, 
lies  of  tlie  feet  and 
;ol(l,  and  the  pulse 
niing  tlie  eruption; 
3  postules  Uiitton, 
r,  wine,  or  lauda- 
ise  takes  on  a  de- 
haracter,  use  the 
or,  lor  slrengthen- 

2  secondary  fever, 
mposed  of 

ins.       . 
.ins,    • 

ae  as  loose  as  be- 
ing, give 

'  a  grain, 
grains, 

ing,  if  necessary. 
by  placing  against 
;r  ;  it  is  very  eHi?c- 
)unts  it  is  said  that 
•caking  them,  and 
the  pitting. 

[ALL-POX. 

ce  of  exposure  to 
n  previously  acted 
take  the  small-pox 
ersonally,  but  they 


m^mmmmt^mmi^- 


COW-POX VACCINATION*. 


fi9 


can  never  take  it  if  properly  vaccinated — the  only  dis- 
ease with  wliich  they  can  then  be  aflbcted  is  the  va- 
rioloid. 

The  varioloid,  in  the  majority  of  cases,  is  preceded 
by  a  slight  fever,  tliough  instances  occur  in  which  it  is 
as  violent  as  in  severe  small-pox :'  the  eruption  then 
appears  in  successive  clusters,  coming  out  in  no  certain 
period,  in  difl'erent  cases  of  disease,  but  varying  from 
the  fever,  so  that  the  patient  often  gets  up  wlien  the 
pustules  come  out.  A  red  flush  or  rash,  resembling 
measles,  not  unfrecjuenlly  comes  out  before  the  pimples; 
these  much  resemble  the  milder  cases  of  chicken  pock, 
and  many  times  the  small,  firm,  red,  raised  spots  are 
changed  to  little  watery  bladders,  in  the  course  of  the 
first  or  second  day  ;  many  times,  however,  they  dry  ofl" 
at  once.  Sometimes  the  little  bladders  become  filled 
with  a  fluid  resembling  matter,  and  are  a  little  flattened 
in  the  centre,  but  change  by  the  third  or  fourth  day  into 
thin  dark  scabs,  which  separate,  and  drop  off"  by  the 
seventh  day.  The  vesicles  rarely  or  never  pit  the  skin, 
though  warty  substances  have  remained  after  them. 

This  disease,  of  cfiurse,  requires  only  a  light  diet, 
free  access  of  air,  and  open  bowels,  to  get  well  of  itself; 
if  any  other  symptoms  arise,  directions  for  the  treat- 
ment may  be  found  under  the  head  of  small-pox. 

COW-POX — VACCINATION. 

A.  clearly  defined  circular  space,  not  very  large,  with 
appearances  of  lines  running  from  the  centie  to  the 
edges,  and  full  of  punctures — will  mark  the  genuine 
cow-pox  sore  The  seventh  day  is  the  best  time  for 
taking  out  th  ^  ^  atter:  slightly  cut  the  edge  of  the  pus- 
tule and  press  it  gendy  out,  then  rolling  the  quiUs  in  it 
and  allowing  the  lymph  to  dry  on  them. 

In  order  to  vaccinate,  cut  a  piece  of  one  of  the  quills 
to  a  sharp  point,  and  having  firs  pushed  the  lancet  or 
blade  of  ayjeiknife  a  Httle  way  under  the  skin,  insert  the 
quill  in  the  incision,  and  allow  it  to  remain  there  some 
five  or  ten  minutes,  that  will  be  sufRcient. 


^  ^ 


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mmii. 


*.*J3%J?.tSiWj»fi&SJ*3vJ*i.»ACS»ASf»''*-^ 


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70 


FEVER    AND    AGLK. 


If  inflammation  of  the  arm  follow?,  treat  •{  on  the  or- 
dinary plan. 


J'KVER    AND    AGUK, 


Well  known,  williout  particular  description,  by  its 
eold,  hot,  and  sweating  stages,  succeeding  each  other 
in  regular  order,  and  fi^llowed  by  an  intermission  or  re- 
laission.     There  arc  three  kinds  of  ihem  : 

The  quotidian  ague.  Tlie  paroxysms  returning  in 
the  morning,  at  an  interval  of  twenty-four  hours. 

The  tertian  ague.  Tlie  paroxysms  coming  on  at 
mid-day,  at  intervals  of  forty-eight  hours. 

The  quartan  ague.  The  i)aroxysms  coming  on  in 
the  afternoon,  with  an  interval  of  seventy-two  hours. 
The  tertian  is  most  apt  to  prevail  in  the  spring,  and  'he 
quartan  in  autumn. 

Of  the  many  means  adopted  for  cutting  short  the  cold 
stage,  emetics  and  opium  seem  the  most  efficient ;  though 
blood-letting  has  been  tried  with  marked  success,  "it 
must  be  understood,  however,  in  this  place,  that  the 
ordinary  intcrmittants  of  temperate  climates  rarely  re- 
quire any  interference  during  the  paroxysms.  In  weak 
and  debilitated  persons,  where  the  disease  is  severe, 
the  exhibition  of  a  grain  or  two  of  opium,  a  short  time 
before  the  chills  come  on,  will  often  cut  them  short  at 
once. 

In  the  hot  stage,  where  the  fever  runs  high,  blood- 
letting will  not  only  be  beneficial  at  the  time,  but  render 
the  system  more  capable  of  being  affected  by  the  reme- 
dies afterwards  used  to  alleviate  the  disease.  When 
the  skin  is  hot  and  dry,  and  the  pulse  full,  drinking  cold 
water  will  give  relief.  Sweating  drinks,  as  boneset  and 
catnep,  or  the  exhibition  of  small  doses  of  ipecac,  are 
also  useful.  To  check  the  excessive  vomiting,  trive  one 
grain  of  opium  and  one  of  camphor,  mixed.  Dr?EberIc 
recommends  as  a  means  of  checking  vomitino-  in  all 
cases  unattended  with  inflammation  of  the  stomach,  the 
tollowing  solution  : 

Dissolve  40  grains  of  camphor  in  one  ounce  of  sul- 


treat  i;  on  the  or- 


f^scriplion,  by  its 
eding  each  other 
ntermissioii  or  re- 
em  : 

sms  returnhig  in 
four  hours, 
ns  coining  on  at 
irs. 

ms  coming  on  in 
veniy-two  hours, 
le  sjiring,  and 'he 

ing  short  the  cold 
t efficient;  though 
ked  success.  It 
IS  place,  tliat  the 
limates  rarely  re- 
xysms.  In  weak 
disease  is  severe, 
;um,  a  short  time 
;ut  them  short  at 

•uns  higli,  blood- 
;  time,  but  render 
:ted  by  the  reme- 
disease.  When 
full,  drinking  cold 
:s,  asbonesetand 
ss  of  ipecac,  are 
omiting,  give  one 
ced.  Dr.  Eberlo 
vomiting,  in  all 
the  stomach,  the 

lie  ounce  of  sul- 


ms^^mtmmmii^ims 


rr,VI3R    AND    AOt'E. 


71 


[(huric  ether  :  dose  20  diops,  given  with  10  grains  of 
calcined  magnesia,  repeated  every  half  hour,  until 
"omiling  is  arrested. 

As  soon  as  the  first  evidences  of  perspiration  break 
out  upon  the  skin,  withhold  entirely  all  cold  drinks; 
luke-warm  teas,  of  a  mild  ciiaracter,  may  be  given 
freely,  as  the  patient  requires. 

In  cases  where  there  is  considerable  feverish  action 
between  the  paroxysms,  it  will  be  proper,  before  giving 
the  barks,  to  reduce  this  action:  bleed,  if  necessary; 
purge  with  epsom  salts,  and   administer  the  sweating 
powders.     Emetics  are  also  very   useful,  if  the  tongne 
is  foul.    When,  after  the  exhibition  of  all  these  remedTes, 
the  excited  ^'uie  continues  between  these  paroxysms,  it 
i3  well  to  wait  for  four  or  five  attacks  before  the  barks 
are  exliibited,  merely  giving  a  purge  every  other  day. 
When  the  fits  leave  the  patient  comparatively  well, 
no  further  time  should  be  lost ;  a  mild  purge  should  be 
given,  and  then  the  remedies  administered.     P'iruvian 
bark,  and  its  extract,  quinine,  have  long  held  the  first 
rank  for  this  purpose.     When  the  bark  alone  is  em- 
ployed, at  least  two  ounces  should  be  given  between  the 
fits  of  quotidian,  and  so  in  proportion  for  the  other  forms. 
Dr.  Eberle  says  "that  whatever  views  we  may  adopt 
with  regard  to  the  time  at  which  it  may  be  best  to  be- 
gin the  bark  or  quinine,  there  can  be  no  doubt  concern- 
ing the  propriety  of  giving  large  doses,  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  make  a  decided  impression  on  the  s^'stem  in 
tlie  latter  period  of  the  intermission.     I  am  satisfied 
that  two  or  three  large  doses — three  grains  of  the  quinine, 
given  two  or  three  hours  before  the  paroxysm,  will  do 
more  towards  averting  it,  than  a  large  quantity  exhibited 
in  small  doses  during  the  whole  intermission.     If  the 
bark  in  substance  be  employed,  not  less  that  one  quar- 
ter of  an  ounce  should  be  given  at  each  dose :  such 
doses  taken  at  intervals  of  an  hour  and   a  half  within 
the  last  five  hours  of  the  intermission,  will  perhaps,  do 
all  that  can  be  efl^ected  by  bark  in  this  disease." 

If  the  bark  is  apt  to  constipate,  give  a  dose  of  rhu- 
barb with  every  dose  of  the  bark :  if  it  purges,  give 

7 


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n 


rALSK    FKVER   AND    AGUE — SCURVY, 


five  grains  of  Dover's  powder  with  every  doso  :  if  it  is 
tb'own  up  from  the  stomach,  give  snakeroot  with  it. 
Gi  course,  if  the  stomach  is  irritable,  the  proper  means 
."honkl  be  taken  for  restoring  it,  as  cupping  and  blisters. 
V'uen  quinine  is  given,  the  following  mixture  is  very 
jseful.     Take 

Sulphate  of  Quinine,  16  grains  ; 
Elixir  of  Vitriol,  16  drops  : 
Water,  1  ounce; 

Mix  thoroughly,  and  give  a  teaspoonful  every  hour  or 
two  for  adults,  and  in  proportion  for  children. 

Willow  bark  is  coming  into  extensive  use  :  its  pro- 
perties are  similar  to  cinchona,  or  Peruvian  bark.  Its 
dose  is  from  half  an  ounce  to  an  ounce.  Salacine,  an 
extract  made  from  it,  similar  to  quinine,  is  given  in 
doses  of  three  or  six  grains,  each  time. 

Spider's  web,  such  as  we  find  in  our  cellars,  has  been 
used  with  great  success,  in  doses  of  five  or  six  grains 
every  three  or  four  hours.  Dr.  Eberle  says — "  In  my 
own  person,  it  produces  the  most  delightful  state  of 
mental  and  corporeal  tranquility,  fur  exceeding  that 
which  is  caused  by  opium." 

I  r   p^LSE    FEVER   AND   AGUE. 

In  fever  and  ague  districts,  there  are  cases  in  which 
pains  come  on  in  various  parts  of  the  body,  at  regular 
times  ;  as  also  toothache,  rheumatism,  diarrhoea,  dy- 
sentery, hiccup,  etc.  etc.  Sometimes  these  are  preced- 
ed by  chilliness,  and  succeeded  by  a  moist  skin.  The 
same  remedies  should  be  applied  in  these  and  as  in 
that  of  fever  and  ague. 

In  fever  and  ague,  when  the  stomach,  liver  or  any 
other  part  becomes  inflamed,  directions  for  treatment 
may  be  found  under  its  appropriate  head. 

SCURVY. 

Known  by  extreme  debility;  pale  and  bloated  com- 


-*%M^^mmimt 


ruiiVY. 


xy  doso  :  if  it  is 
akeroot  wiili  it. 
he  proper  means 
ling  and  blisters, 
mixture  is  very 


tins; 


1  every  hour  or 

ildren. 

fe  use  :  its  pro- 

jvian  bark.     Its 

.     Salacine,  an 

ine,  is  given  in 

cellars,  has  been 
ve  or  six  grains 

says — "  In  my 
lightful  state  of 

exceeding  that 


cases  in  which 
lody,  at  regular 

diarrhoea,  dy- 
lese  are  preced- 
oist  skin.  The 
lese  and  as  in 

h,  liver  or  any 
3  for  treatment 
d. 


i  bloated  com- 


CHUONXC    BUO.XCHITlri, 


73 


..~*iS>.^>Sft'*^ 


plexion  ;  spongy  gums;  livid  spots  on  the  skin;  offen- 
sive breath  ;  watery  swellings  of  the  logs ;  bleeding 
from  various  parts  cjf  the  body ;  foul  ulcers,  jind  ex- 
tremely oflensivc  stools.  It  generally  arises  from  a 
Want  of  fresh  air,  cleanliness,  and  nutritious  Ibod. 

The  cure  must  be  eflecled  principally  by  diet  and 
exercise,  together  with  ciiccring  tli'3  mind" of  the  patient. 
The  patient  should  bo  supplied  with  wholesome  foofl, 
and  as  many  fresli  \  egetables  as  he  requires.  Oranges 
and  lemons  are  also  useful,  as  they  contain  a  quantity 
of  acid  in  themselves.  Vinegar,  spruce  beer,  cider, 
and  such  like  are  also  extremely  beneficial.  The 
spongy  state  of  the  gums  may  be  improved  by  a  wash 
made  by  dropping  oil  of  vitriol  into  water  unlil  it  sours 
it.  Decoctions  of  cinchona  and  willow  bark  are  also 
useful  as  washes  for  the  same  purpose.  The  limbs 
may  be  eased  of  their  stiffness  by  rubbing  with  the 
hand,  or  fomenting  or  poulticing  them.  In  hot  climates 
the  earth  bath  is  tried  with  evident  success.  Keep  the 
patient  perfectly  clean,  and  let  him  be  out  in  the  open 
air  and  exercise  as  much  as  he  can  without  fatigue. 

CHRONIC    BRONCHITIS. 

Bronchial  Conswnpmi. — Known  in  its  simple  form 
by  the  name  of  Catarrh,  in  old  people.  There  is  a 
cough  which  is  very  troublesome,  and  attended  with  a 
free  expectoration  of  a  whlic,  frothy  mucus ;  the  respi- 
ration is  uneasy,  and  now  and  then  there  is  wheezing; 
there  is  a  sense  of  weight  at  the  pit  of  the  stomacli ; 
loss  of  appetite  ;  tongue  a  little  furred  ;  bowels  irregu- 
lar ;  urine  scanty  and  red ;  and  pulse  quick,  more  so 
towards  evening.  The  coughing  is  most  severe  on 
rising  in  the  morning,  when  a  considerable  quantity  of 
this  frothy  mucus  is  spit  up.  It  is  also  aggravated  by 
passing  into  colder  air,  or  into  an  atmosphere  where 
are  irritating  vapors,  fire  or  smoke.  When  this  has 
been  neglected  for  a  long  lime  it  often  ends  in 


-"•^WSSfe.  |j^i 


iK  - 


74 


DYSPEPTIC    CONSUMPTtONT. 


CATAUllHAL   CONSUMl'TIOV, 

Between  which  mid  the  true  tuberculurconturap'io!.'. 
few  people  discriiniiuitc,  though  ihc  tJif/'jrcn.o  i;:  o'* 
grojil  iiiiportiiiK-?  ill  the  iriiilmcu!.  As  liu-  symptoms 
of  bnjiiehitis  progi^'.-^o,  the  i'\[)ectoi'ii"...")ii  is  lhici<,  opaque 
atiil  sucky,  so  th;ii  you  can  turn  the  basin  in  which  thf 
spiille  is  !''ceivc(i,  i.i|.'sitlo  down,  without  its  fulhnn;  out  : 
sniuU  uuaj)3  of  fuin  mucus  arc  f'.)uud  in  it  wliic':  art 
capable  of  sinkini^  in  wal-.r  ;  a;!d  there  arc  aho  htlle 
ilaky  subsi.uices  Ibniied  <  apaliie  oi'  flontinp.  on  uator. 
At  last  the  expectoration  will  resemble  ere  ..^  or  be  of 
a  uniform,  greenish  yellow  color,  sin!;ing  readily  in 
water.  By  ihis  time,  of  course,  there  is  considerable 
tever,.  ylighl  at  first,  but  increasing  in  intensity  till  the 
head  and  breast  perspires  regularly  every  night ;  there, 
is  MOW  more  thirst,  the  urine  is  high  colored,  letting  fall 
a  ii)d  sediment  on  standing  ;  a  sense  of  soreness  in  the 
chest ;  now  and  then  a  stitch,  but  very  rarely  any  fixed 
pain.  These  symptoms,  it"  neglected,  increase  in  in- 
tensity until  the  cheeks  regularly  ilush  in  the  afternoon  ; 
the  tongue  becomes  clean  and  assumes  a  shining  ap- 
pearance ;  exhausting  sweats  come  on  ;  diarrhoea  su- 
pervenes, and  the  last  act  is  ushered  in  by  the  swelled 
ankles.  Eberle  mentions  that  when  this  form  of  bron- 
chitis is  complicated  with  disease,  of  the  liver,  it  is 
generally  termed 

'       ■    .      y  DYSPEPTIC   CONSUMPTION. 

Known,  besides  the  symptom  smcntioned,  by  tender- 
ness and  tightness  at  the  pit  of  the  stomach,  extending 
below  the  ribs  on  the  right  side  ;  irregular  bowels,  with 
unnatural  stools  ;  sallowness  of  the  skin  and  yellow  of 
the  whites  of  the  eyes  ;  windy  stomach ;  indigestion, 
with  variable  appetite ;  cough  after  eating,  with  in- 
creased difficulty  in  breathing ;  now  and  then  nausea 
and  vomidng. 

In  the  early  stage  of  chronic  bronchitis,  where  the 
pulse  is  active,  the  Ppplication  of  cupping  glasses  to 


Ihc 
sh( 
qui 
an( 

gUi 

use 

is  I 

cor 

ric! 

anc 

thn 

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it  h 

affl 

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I 
{ 

Disi 


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dose 
B 
cfTpc 
as*p( 
the  c 


l^SWiti''- 


-*WM%**'; 


urconturap'iot'. 
dif/jrc'i;.  0  i;:  a'' 
5  liu'  symptoni^ 
is  lliick,  opaque 
'in  in  which  the 
t  its  fuHing  oul  : 
in  it  M'liic'-  art 
e  arc  ahio  httle 
•ntinn.  on  uator. 
ere,  i  or  be  of 
liing  readily  in 
IS  considerable 
ntensity  till  the 
!ry  night ;  there 
)rod,  letting  fall 
soreness  in  the 
rarely  any  fixed 
increase  in  in- 
1  the  afternoon ; 
3  a  shining  ap- 
;  diarrhoea  su- 
by  the  swelled 
3  form  of  bron- 
the  liver,  it  is 


ned,  by  tender- 
ach,  extending 
ar  bowels,  with 
1  and  yellow  of 
h ;  indigestion, 
iting,  with  in- 
id  then  nausea 

itis,  where  the 
ling  glasses  to 


DYSSrEl'TIC   CONt  UAU'T1').N-. 


4 -J 

the  chest  has  been  nttcndod   with  benefit ;  but  caution 
should  be  used,   ns  the  abstraction  of  even  a  small 
quantity  of  blood  has   increased  the  general  irritation 
and    added   to   the   weakness.     Tlic'  skin    should    be' 
guarded  from  all  atmospheric  changes  by  the  constant 
use  of  (lanncl.     The  best  remedy  tliat  can  be  obtained 
IS  residence  ni  a  mild  and  even  climate.     1  would  re 
commend  that  of  Curacoa,  on  the  shores  of  South  Ame- 
rica, for  that  purpose.     The  temperature  is  dcliohtful, 
and  It  rarely  rains.     When  I  visited  the  place,°some 
three  years  ago,  there  were  visitors  from  many  of  the 
West  India  islands,  there  solely  for  purposes  of  health, 
It  being  a  common  custom  in  these  islands  to  send  those 
afflicted  with  complaints  of  the  chest  to  Curacoa  to  re- 
cover.    If  the   patient's  situation,   however,  does  not 
allow  his  going  to  such  places,   the  air  of  his  rooms 
should  be  kept  at  an  agreeable  and  regular  tempera- 
ture at  all  times,  and  when  the  weather  is  mild,  exer- 
cise taken  in  the  open  air. 

I  have  often  given  immediate  and  permanent  relief 
in  clironic  bronchitis  by  the  use  of  the  following  mix- 
ture.    Take 

Balsam  of  Copaiva,  1-2  an  ounce  ; 

Carbonate  of  Potash  or  Saleratus,  1-2  an  ounce ; 

Dissolve  in  two  tablespoonsful  of  water.       .  , 

J  Sweet  spirits  of  nitre,  1  ounce. 

■'       "      Thick  syrup  or  molasses,  1  pint. 

Shake  them  always  well  together   before  using;   the 
dose  is  a  tablespoon ful  directly  after  every  meal. 

Blisters  have  been  applied  to  the  chest  with  good 
cfTpct ;  if  used,  make  a  large  one,  and  heal  up  as  soon 
as*possible  ;  but  the  most  elHciont  remedy,  is  to  rub  over 
the  chest  an  ointment  of  tartar  emetic,  made  as  follows ; 

Tartar  eiuetic,  1-8  of  an  ounce.       '  j- 

V  Fresh  laid,  1  ounce  ;  mix.  ' 


■■■wsiWiW, 


^  «*«rf.e4>v-«iiis3sswesis<w.-'^ 


» 


1 1 

I 


Vi 


76 


C'ONSCJMI'TION. 


This,  ill  tlie  course  of  a  day  or  two,  will  brinq;  out  a 
crop  of  pustules,  which  should  ihi.ii  be  kept  covered 
witli  Ifiri;e  emollient  pouliiees,  till  the  pustules  ure  en- 
tirely heriletl.  The  same  course  .^houKI  iuirnediutely 
be  repealed,  and  continued  as  long  as  irritation  on  the 
outside  of  the  chest  is  required. 

In  advanced  stages,  wiiero  the  expectoration  puts  on 
the  thar.-cter.s  of  pus  or  matter,  benefit  has  1)een  derived 
from  the  following  mixture  : 

Take  Tincture  of  Foxglove,  1-2  an  ounce. 

"         of  the  13alsam  of  Tolu,  1  ounce  ;  mix. 

Dose,  a  tcaspoonful  three  times  a  day. 

Sometimes  in  old  persons,  where  there  is  not  much 
fever,  the  cough  is  troublesome,  and  prevents  sleep  ; 
some  six  grains  of  Dover's  powder,  given  in  such  cases, 
will  procure  a  comfortable  night's  rest.  Two  or  three 
grains  of  extract  of  Lettuce,  will  also  have  tiie  same 
eflect. 

A  remedy  greatly  prised  in  this  disease,  is  made  by 
taking 

Sugar  of  lead,  1  grain. 

Extract  of  henbane,  1  gram  ;  mix, 

and  give  it  three  times  a  day. 

When  this  aflcction  is  complicated  with  disease  of 
the  liver,  pustules  may  be  produced  on  ih:>  pit  of  the 
stomach  and  lower  edge  of  the  rib ,  on  ttie  :ight  side, 
and  an  infusion  of  roots  of  the  blue  flag  taken. 

Englehard's  mixture  is  celebrated  in  cases  of  chronic 
catarrh,  when  the  expectoration  resembles  matter.  It 
is  made  by  taking  of 

Extract  of  henbane,  60  grains. 
Flowers  of  ;lphur,  (U)  grains. 
Extract  of  Ijquorice,  00  grains,  •  • 

and  mixing  them  well  together.     Dose,  eight  grains  of 
the  mixture,  to  be  taken  three  times  daily. 


.iW44iSKmfesif*A«y%y'^!,te»5^(i^S« 


will  bring  out  a 
)e  kept  covered 
)ustulcs  !jre  en- 
ilJ  imrnediutely 
irritation  on  the 


itoratioii  puts  on 
iasl)ecn  derived 


unce, 

,  1  ounce  ;  mix. 

re  is  not  much 
)re  vents  sleep ; 
n  in  such  cases, 
Two  or  lliree 
have  the  same 

ise,  is  aiade  by 


I ;  mix, 


with  disease  of 

ti  ('':>  pit  of  the 

1  tne  right  aide, 

taken. 

cases  of  chronic 

)les  matter.     It 


IS. 
IS. 

as,      ■"'  ■: 

eight  grains  of 


m^mk^'ii^ii^fim-- 


RING-WORM — ITCH. 


77 


The  root  of  Actca  racemosa,  or  herb  Christopher,  has 
t)con  much  nseil  in  the  Ibrm  of  infusion — one  ounce  to 
a  pint  of  water;  dose,  a  tablespoonful  c  ly  four  hours 
during  the  day. 

RINO-WOllM. 

This  commences  with  slight  itching  and  redness,  suc- 
ceeded by  a  ring  of  Utile  round  bladders,  full  of  a  watery 
fluid,  which  break  on  the  fifth  day,  and  chan;4:e  into 
brownish  scale-s,  which  in  turn  fall  off  by  the  ninth  day, 
leaving  a  red  flush,  which  gradually  goes  off.  Succes- 
sive crops  may  come  out,  so  diat  llie  disease  is  kept  up 
for  weeks,  causing  p  )st  of  the  time  a  tingling  itching 
sensation.     It  occurs  mostly  on  the  neck  and  face. 

By  far  the  best  application  to  this  is  made  by  boiling 
the  grated  root  of  the  common  narrow-leafed  dock  in 
lard,  and  applying  it  to  the  sore.  If  the  bowels  are 
bound,  givt!  castor  oil.  Washes  are  sometimes  used 
with  good  effect,  of  white  or  blue  vitirol,  sixty  grains  of 
either,  dissolved  in  a  pint  of  water,  or  saleratus,  or 
soda,  one  (juarter  of  an  ounce  dissolved  in  a  pint  of 
water. 

ITCH. 

This  well  known  and  troublesome  contagious  disease, 
requires  no  particular  description ;  in  it  the  bowels 
should  be  kept  open,  and  an  ointment  applied  to  the 
skin,  made  as  follows  : 

V         Take  of  melted  lard,  1-2  a  pound. 

'•     of  flower  of  sulphur,  1-4  of  a  pound, 

mix  them  together  well.  Let  one  quarter  of  this  be 
rubbed  on  the*  surface  of  the  body  each  night  lour 
times  successively.  A  strong  decoction  of  yellow  dock, 
drank  plentifully  every  day,  will  assist  the  cure. 


''S*sfe  imisiii^iim'.^ni'mi-- 


v.4fc»ifc-iwK'i»'.»g''«^t*»»'»g»^»3fa>ctrt'M^^giR^-»._q.t->tw)i«ww»^ty«^ 


78  DisEAsi::  ot<  tub  smn — salt  rkbum. 


k 


I' 


■  -.-  i^  ■ 


SCALD   HEAD   OF    CHItDRBN. 

This  \»  characterized  by  small  ulcers  at  tho  root  of 
tiifi  Imirs  of  the  head,  which  produce  a  white  friable 
cru'^.t. 

The  lu'ad  should  be  kept  perfectly  clean  by  washing, 
and  the  ointment  of  yellow  dock  applied,  mentioned 
under  ring-wonu  ;  the  bowels  kept  open,  and  the  sur- 
tiice  of  the  skin  frequently  washed. 

DISEASEfJ   OP    THE    SXLV, 

Both  in  ehildren  and  adults,  most  oflen  proceed  from 
want  of  cleanliness,  and  attention  to  the  state  of  the 
stomach;  and  nnture  kindly  takes  this  means  of  warn- 
ing, by  paintinfT  on  the  skin  in  pretty  legible  characters, 
our  danger,  and  her  dissatisfaction  at  our  neglect. 

It  can  easily  be  perceived,  ihereforc,  the  Importance 
of  frequent  bathing,  and  of  not  allowing  the  bowels  lo 
become  disordered,  and  that  restoring  the  functions  of 
both  skin  and  stomach,  will  do  much  to  rflTect  a  cure. 

SALT   RHEUM, 

A  well  known  eruption  coming  out  on  difTerent  parts 
of  tho  surface  of  tho  body ;  sometimes  affecting  tlic 
vyhole  surface,  and  at  others,  the  back  of  the  hands  or 
ihce.  [t  is  attended  with  great  irritation,  producing  in- 
tolerable itching  and  heat. 

Look  first  to  the  state  of  the  stomach  and  bowels ; 
let  them  be  kept  open,  and  the  discharges  healthy  in 
appearance:  the  diet  should  be  moderately  light  and 
nutritious. 

,  I  have  always  found  considerable  benefit  in  diseases 
of  the  skin,  where  they  seemed  tardy  and  unyielding, 
by  the  exhibition  of  Lngol's  solution  of  iodine,  from  one 
toihiet  drops  taken  after  eating  each  meal:  it  may  rc- 
<iuire  tinrie  to  produce  any  effect,  but  give  it  that  time, 
and  it  will  generfdly  cure. 

Scrutinize   carcuilly  the   patient's   manner  of  life; 


Si 

c 

it 

ft 
n 
Ir 

n^ 
al 
in 
h: 
fh 


IS 

thi 

Wl 

on 

ca 

wi 

pu 

sei 

or 

lin 

spi 

thi 

( 
i 

it  i 
•  he 
siiu 
me 
pi  a 


the 


rgiSb^y 


■.-^■rf»,.''-.?-:Awi.,. 


■-i'&:i'-if»a«i4a*i^a}t;j.sfl5^^f(SK«(te&f''^ 


-".J*. 


IHBUM. 

s  at  tlio  root  of 
I  white  friable 

nn  by  wnshing, 
iefJ,  mentioned 
I,  and   the  sur- 


1  proceed  frotn 
e  stale  of  the 
ipfins  of  wam- 
ble chariicters, 
■  neglect, 
he  importance 
the  bowels  lo 
le  functions  of 
flTect  a  cure. 


difTerent  parts 
affecting  tlie 
the  bands  or 

producing  in- 

]  and  bowels ; 
Q;es  healthy  in 
itely  light  and 

fit  in  diseases 
d  unyielding, 
line,  from  one 
il :  it  may  rc- 
3  it  that  time, 

aner  of  life; 


PwnLtED  unnA«T8. 


79 


somrthinrr  .>.  iindoiiblrdly  wrnnp,  and  nfier  once  di^- 
coverm-  the  thm.n;  wronn:,  sn  ir  ,i,-hf.  B;,ihin<r  cUhcr 
111  warm  or  ro!d  water  is  nndmibtf.dly  of  ^jrent  ^vrvice 
Ni.nv  things.  lUT  used  ns  npplicjitions  to  put  on  the  af- 
fected  part.;  ffre:,t  honrlit  will  bn  (h-rivrd  from  mixi„<T 
nn  ounce  ot  citron  ointmenf  wiili  three  ounces  of  fre.h 
Inrd,  and  rubl)uig  the  mixture  on  the  p.-iit.  An  oint- 
ment of  eqn;il  pmts  of  lard  and  tnr,  is  aj.o  useful;  as  is 
also  the  yellow  dock,  mentioned  bef;)re.  I  have  been 
inlormed  that  poke-b-rries,  simmrrrd  in  fm./.,  |n,fl 
have  mnny  tiu.es  efff-c-t.d  a  cure.  Poke-i.crrie's  iro„rd' 
lint,  and  put  o,,  the  afllete,!  pnrts,  nlmt n  always  give 
present  relief  Irom  the  itching.  ^ 

TOOTIIACIin. 

.  Though  the  only  infallible  remedy  for  this  complaint 
IS  to  extract  the  tooth,  yet  mnny  remedies  will  rdie^ 
the  prim,  it  not  cause  it  enfirelv  to  cense.  A  ^hect  of 
writing  panor,  rr.llnd  up  in  the  Yorm  of  a  cone,  and  set 
on  fiP-  Will  leave  bd.iud  it  ou  the  plate  some  drops  of 
eau.stic  O.I:  apply  this  to  the  inside  of  ,he  tooth,  r/nd  it 

puipo.e.  Ihc  most  cfheacious  remedy  1  hnve  ever 
seen  to  rehove  tins  tormenting  pnin,  is,  next  lo  kreosr,le 
01  oil  ot  smoke,  a  preparation  mnde  by  poundin-r  nlum 
hne  and  on  the  powder  dropping  ^nlmgh  of^weet 
spirits  of  nitre  to  wet  il:  fill  the  eavfty  of  the  tooth  with 

.  .^""';;!''"f^  'lif-  F'i'i  f'xtends  to  one  or  both  jaws,  and 
IS  dilbcub  to  iK,int  out  the  particular  tooth  ihat  nches 
<  le  most^;  ,u  nich  eases,  a  warm  poultice,  mfule  by 
s^^ohtly  bo.hng  a  decoction  of  poppy-heads  with  Indian 
mea  ,  will  g.ve  relief,  if  applied  to'the  jaws:  a  mustard 
plaster  or  blister  put  behind  the  ears,  is  also  serviceable. 

*    '■'^  SWELLED    BRKASTS. 

Sometimes  the  breasts  swell  and  become  painful  from 
tl)e  distension  occasioned  by  the  quantity  if  milk  they 


fe.tSfc-fef'lfe-' 


•-'.sik-  j  i4«y'S^«<^S*»\«<'*»«"''^ 


~^t**i»»i^;^«»*iva'«Hltf«M 


II 


l^ 


90 


NiailT-MAIlK— DISTI'nnKD    SLEKP. 


ti 


if 


Vf 


cotilait) ;  uiul  tlio  trouble  increases  if"  then)  is  no  niCuiis 
of  ciiiiiivin-,'  llieiii  by  suction.  In  such  caat-s,  a(|uiut 
l)utll<;  sLoiiUl  b«!  taken,  iliat  lias  u  smooth  and  oven 
openinu:,  and  hehl  over  the  .sleani  ot'boihng  water  till  it 
l)i'cotne.s  lull  of  the  vapur.  Have  reaily,  in  the  niean- 
vvhilc,  elothrf  wet  with  water  as  eohrus  ean  be  pro- 
en  reil.  Now  ap|)ly  the  opening  ol'  the  warm  bottle 
filled  with  r  ii-ani  to  the  nipple,  see  that  it  completely 
covers  and  <  mcIum's  it,  presid  down  on  the  breast  u  lit- 
tle with  the  boiilf,  and  then  instantly  surround  it  with 
the  ruld  elolhes:  a  vacuum  will  he  instantly  produced, 
the  nipple  will  rise  into  tin;  buttle,  and  >nch  u  pressure 
be  exerted  by  ilio  atmt)sphere  upon  the  breast  us  will 
cause  the  milk  to  run  r)ut :  if  the  whoUj  process  is  eon- 
dueted  with  care  and  rapidity,  the  operator  v  ill  have 
the  sHtisfiielion  of  seeing  u  stream  of  milk  Ibrcect  into  the 
bottle  as  from  a  fountain,  the  breast  soon  emptied,  and 
of  course  instant  relief  all!)rtled. 

Where  the  breast  hardens,  rubbing  with  camphorated 
spirits  is  useful  ;  if  it  is  hot  ai.d  very  painful,  apply 
leeches  :  when  matter  forms,  open  it  at  once,  and  then 
use  poultices.  Should  there  be  fever,  use  the  means 
rceomniended  in  another  part  of  tiie  work. 

MaUX-MAUU 


w 

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ca 

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se 
w 

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in 

I'd 
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ini 
sa 
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de 
up 
Ai 


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:\t 


Is  caused  by  eating  too  heartily  at  supper  ;  avoid  the 
cause,  and  lie  on  the  side  instead  of  the  back:  sorae- 
tiiues  this  is  complicated  with 

DISTUKUIiO    SLEEP, 

In  which  the  person,  almost  the  moment  his  eyes  are 
closed,  imagines  himself  falling  down  precipices  or 
coming  on  their  edges,  and  in  all  other  kinds  of  horrid 
dangers.  This  is  a  serious  matter,  and  should  bo 
remedied  as  soon  as  possible.  The  bowels  should  be 
kept  regular,  the  food  should  be  light,  and  only  that  kind 
eaten  that  is  known  to  agree  well — the  minil  kept  in  a 
cheerful    fi-ame,   and   exercise   enough  taken  to  keep 


an 
the 
sid 
bo 
be" 
las 
lin 
So: 
lef 
cot 

th« 


'«^&il«ijeite 


felSlSSii&at^i 


"■■■^iiim^. 


RRP. 

3r«)  is  no  niCuiis 
cn3(."H,  a  (|uiirt 
oolli  Hiid  oven 
iiip[  water  till  it 
,',  ill  tliL-  niuaii- 
u3  ciiii  he  |)io- 

0  wanu  bolllc 

1  it  completely 
lie  breast  u  lil- 
Lirrouiid  it  vvilli 
iitly  proiluced, 
■null  u  pressure 

breast  us  will 
[iioccss  is  eou- 
raior  v  ill  have 

forced  into  the 
1  eiiiptiod,  and 

li  cainpliorated 
painful,  iipply 
ince,  and  then 
use  the  means 

rk. 


CriAMl'8. 


HI 


Within  the  bounds  of  fatigue.  Various  causes  brine  on 
this  disease,  as  fright,  disordered  stomach,  etc. ;  after  a 
little  time  it  disorders  the  nerves,  engenders  livpochon- 
drill,  nnd  in  some  cases  so  great  is  the  efleci  as  to 
cause  death. 

When  a  boy,  I  was  much  troubled  with  this  disor- 
der; I  would  hardly  close  my  eyes  before  I  found  my- 
self on  the  borders  of  a  t>rccipice,  and  had  to  striigglo 
with  the  utmost  desperation  to  prevent  falling  over  it; 
despite  all  the  terror,  too,  I  distinctly  remember  that  an 
indistinct  notion  that,  after  all,  it  was  but  a  dream,  waa 
generally  present;  yet  this  did  not  save  me  from  intense 
lear.  In  reading,  one  day,  1  encountered  the  narrativo 
of  a  case  similar  to  my  own,  in  which  the  writer  men- 
tioned having  at  last  cured  himself  by  resolutely  jump- 
ing over  every  precipice  that  presented  itself,  and  in  tho 
same  manner  eneountering  every  kind  of  danger,  with- 
out the  least  hesitation.  I  followed  his  example,  and 
that  very  week  jumped  over  two  precipices,  and  leaped 
from  the  sky-sera i)er  of  a  man-of-war,  where  some 
deadly  enemies  had  chased  ne,  and  having  got  me 
up,  were  endeavoring  to  push  me  off  into  the  water. 
After  this,  the  disease  ceased  of  itself. 


per ;  avoid  the 
back :  sorae- 


it  his  C3'es  are 
precipices  or 
inds  of  horrid 
nd  should  bo 
•els  should  be 
only  that  kind 
iiinil  kept  in  a 
aken  to  keep 


CRAMFS, 

Or  contractions  of  the  muscles,  which  remain  fixed 
and  cause  much  pain.  They  occur  mostly  in  the  legs  : 
they  may  be  relieved  and  the  muscles  relaxed  by  as- 
siduous nibbing.  C.  R.,  a  friend,  informed  me  that  in 
boyhood  he  was  much  troubled  in  this  way,  and  would 
be  frequently  awakened  out  of  sleep  by  the  pain.  At 
last  he  found  permanent  relief  by  wearing  a  small 
linen  band  on  each  leg,  filled  with  flour  of  sulphur. 
Some  thr«;e  or  four  times  these  bands  were  accidentally 
left  off,  andjvst  as  surely  did  the  pain  and  cramps 
come  on. 

Any  litim  jlating  linament  may  be  used,  but  it  is  only 
the  rubbing  that  can  be  relied  on.     What  is  called 


^S^i^.: 


-•&»£  »..    n-'-simm*mgiM 


n 


62 


RUPTURE    IN   CHILDREN — CORNS. 


If- 


' 


CRAMP   IN    THE    STOMACH, 

May  be  relieved  by  oil  of  peppermint  dropped  on 
sugar,  or  hot  teas  of  any  kind.  Tiie  pit  of  the  stomach 
should  be  rubbed  with  stimulating  linament ;  the  feet 
placed  in  hot  water,  and  mustard  draughts  applied  t< 
ihem,  together  with  a  repetition  of  the  above  means,  if 
relief  is  lardy. 

RUPTURE    IN   CHILDREN. 

Children  are  very  subject  to  thi-^,  in  a  small  degree, 
from  the  separation  of  the  umbilical  cord.  When  the 
bowels  protrude,  lay  the  child  on  its  back  and  gently, 
little  by  little,  push  them  back  again ;  then  put  a  band- 
g,ge  round  the  child's  body,  just  tight  enough  to  prevent 
its  slipping  off;  have  a  cent  wrapped  up  in  it,  which 
should  be  placed  so  as  to  press  against  the  opening  : 
these  means  will  generally  suffice  to  cure. 

When  the  bowels  of  a  child  come  down  on  .s  going 
to  stool,  it  shows  some  straining  has  taken  place:  after 
returning  them,  it  is  well  to  apply,  for  a  few  minutes, 
some  cold  water,  in  which  a  little  alum  is  dissolved, 
and  afterwards  keep  them  properly  open. 

CORNS 

Are  SO  called  from  their  shape,  resembling  corns  of 
barley.     They  are  composed  of  hardened    skin,  and' 
arise  indifferently  from  wearing  too  tight  or  too  loose 
shoes.     The  only  permanent   remedy  afforded  is   by 
procuring  shoes  of  a  proper  size. 

To  cure  them,  soak  the  feet  in  warm  water  and  then 
begin  paring  them  off  with  rather  a  dull  knife,  the  ob- 
ject being  to  scrape  up  the  edges  of  the  corn.  Having 
once  freed  its  edges,  it  can  then  be  easily  taken  out  at 
once.  Removed  from  the  foot,  it  resembles  a  cone, 
flat  at  one  end  and  running  on  all  sides  to  a  sharp 
point.  Then  drop  on  the  part  from  which  the  corn  was 
taken   some  spirits  of  camphor,  cologne  water,  or  any 


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w^ 

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off 


<iMisiigimi*i^0i 


<**&■« 


int  dropped  on 
of  the  stomach 
iment ;  the  feet 
ghts  applied  l^ 
ibove  means,  if 


X  small  degree, 
ird.  When  the 
ick  and  gently, 
len  put  a  band- 
ough  to  prevent 
up  in  it,  which 
5t  the  opening  : 
e. 

vvn  on  .s  going 
en  place :  after 
a  few  minutes, 
m  is  dissolved, 
!n. 


nbling  corns  of 
med  skin,  and 
;ht  or  too  loose 
afforded  is   by 

tvater  and  then 
1  knife,  the  ob- 
corn.  Having 
ly  taken  out  at 
mbles  a  cone, 
es  to  a  sharp 
h  the  corn  was 
water,  or  any 


WARTS — BURNS SCALDS. 


83 


other  stimulating  lotion.     It  will  change  the  action  of 
the  parts  and  prevent  another  corn  being  formed. 

WARTS 

Arc  cured  by  various  applications,  among  (he  best  of 
which  is  the  juice  that  exudes  from  any  of' the  species 
of  milk-weeds,  when  a  stem  is  broken  across.  This 
juice  will  prove  most  efficacious  if  applied  just  before 
Uic  plant  begins  to  flower.  Lunar  caustic,  slightly 
dampened,  is  touched  to  them  ;  as  also  aqua  fortis  and 
oil  of  vitriol.  Some  recommend  rolling  up  a  spider's 
web  on  the  wart  and  burning  it,  retaing  the  ashes  after 
combustion,  by  spreading  a  little  salve  on  a  rag  and 
binding  it  around  the  wart. 

BURNS. 

Wrap  the  parts  in  a  mixture  of  sweet  oil  and  lime 
water,  first  removing  from  the  sore  any  foreign  sub- 
stances that  may  have  entered;  continue  the  applica- 
tions until  the  pain  has  abated.  If  matter  forms,  and 
the  parts  have  been  deeply  burnt,  apply  the  yeast  poul- 
tices, made  by  mixing  hot  yeast  with  a  mixture  of 
warm  water  and  Indian  meal.  The  great  object  is  to 
secure  the  part  from  the  action  of  air.  Immersing  the 
parts  suddenly  in  cold  water  will  at  once  relieve  the 
pain  :  if  this  is  tried,  the  parts  should  be  kept  perma- 
nently wet  with  the  water  until  the  pain  ceases,  when 
it  is  removed.  If  blisters  form,  do  not  open  them,  but 
pierce  the  live  skin  a  little  distance  from  the  burn,  so 
as  to  enter  ii  j  the  water  will  then  run  off  and  the  live 
okin  close  of  itself,  and  thus  all  smarting  be  prevented, 
for  this  only  happens  where  the  air  has  access  to  the 
burnt  parts.  If  it  still  continues  to  pain  after  drawing 
ofT  the  water,  apply  cold  cloths  till  it  ceases. 

SCALDS,  > 

Of  course,  are  treated  in  the  same  way :  both  are 


3tSil^-^    ♦SS^fe«»^^i8»«»KSM«v. 


1.^ 


84 


SUDDEN    PAINTINGS. 


dangerous,  not  only  according  to  the  depth  at  which 
they  penetrate,  but  tlie  amount  of  surface  over  which 
they  extend.  The  diet  should  be  light,  and  the  bowels 
kept  freely  open. 

SUDDEN   FAINTING. 

Many  persons  are  liable  to  this,  and  such  should  al- 
ways look  well  to  their  general  health  ;  keep  the  bowels 
regular,  the  head  cool,  and  the  feet  warm,  and  be  sure 
to  take  exercise  in  the  open  air.  Sedentary  occupations 
often  bring  on  dizziness  and  faintings ;  it  is  nature's 
method  of  warning  those  afl'ected,  to  leave  such  busi- 
ness ;  and  her  warnings  should  be  attended  to  in  all 
cases,  or  fatal  results  will  assuredly  follow. 

During  the  paroxysm,  the  patient  should  be  laid 
down  at  once  on  the  tioor,  with  the  head  low,  cold 
water  sprinkled  on  the  face,  ether  or  brandy  poured 
down  the  mouth,  and  the  hands  and  legs  well  rubbed. 
As  soon  as  animation  returns,  they  will  want  water,  let 
them  drink  freely,  and  after  resting  awhile,  return  home, 
if  they  are  away  from  it.  In  a  man,  it  is  well  to  loose 
the  neckcloth  and  vest ;  in  a  lady,  to  unhook  her  dress 
and  undergarments,  so  that  they  will  be  loose 
about  her. 

BUSH  OF    BLOOD    TO   THE    HEAD. 

Belongs  to  the  same  family,  and  calls  for  exercise  in 
the  open  air;  to  work  the  body  more  and  the  mind  less. 
The  remedies  are  the  same  as  in  the  sudden  faintings, 
to  which  this  often  tends. 

SPRAINS   OF    THE    WHIST   OR   ANKLE, 

Can  be  best  relieved  by  hot  fomentations  of  worm- 
wood and  vinegar,  keeping  the  parts  well  wrapped  up 
in  it,  and  using  them  with  caution  for  some  time  after- 
wards. When  the  pain  is  relieved  by  the  Ibmentation, 
and  ceases  to  be  acute,  the  pari  may  be  rubbed  with  a 
little  linament  frequently,  to  gioat  advaufage. 


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tioi] 
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war 
low: 


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hand 
wate 
reKe 
fectl 
whei 


lepth  at  which 
ce  over  which 
md  the  bowels 


such  should  al- 
ee p  the  bowels 
T),  and  be  sure 
iry  occupations 
it  is  nature's 
ave  such  busi- 
nded  to  in  all 

iW. 

hould  be  laid 
lead  low,  cold 
jrandy  poured 
;s  well  rubbed, 
tvant  water,  let 
e,  return  home, 
is  well  to  loose 
hook  her  dress 
.vill    be    loose 


for  exercise  in 

I  the  mind  les?. 
Jden  faintings, 


rKLE, 

tions  of  worm- 
11  wrapped  up 
ime  time  after- 
le  Ibmentation, 
rubbed  with  a 


RUNNING   AT    THE    NOSE— CHAPPED   HANDS.         85 


WOUKDS. 

Where  parts  arc  bruised  or  wounded,  bind  them  up 
in  their  own  blood  ;  balsam  of  fir  is  also  a  good  applica- 
tion, as  it  exchides  llje  aii.  Jf  there  is  much  paiu,  keep- 
ing cold  water  bandages  over  the  jjurts  will  give  relief. 

DEAFNESS, 

Often  arises  from  tlie  ear  being  clogged  up,  or  the 
mucus  thickcnetl  on  the  drum  ;  wash  it  out  well  witfi 
warm  water,  and  tlrop  in  daily  a  few  drops  of  the  fol- 
lowing mixture. 

Olive  oil,  1  oun':e. 
Laudanum,  60  drops;  mix. 

A  blister  behind  the  ears  will  sometimes  relieve. 

RUNNING   AT    THE    NOSE. 

Merely  symptomatic  of  cold;  a  slight  pinch  of  white 
hellebore  and  common  snuff  Mill  often  effect  a  cure  at 
once;  so  will  a  few  dosesof  the  mixture  of  balsam  co- 
pava,  mentioned  a  few  pages  back.  If  ihese  means 
do  not  answer,  covering  uj)  wannly  at  night,  and  dririk- 
ing  hot  boneset  tea,  will  effect  a  cure,  by  ensuriri,^ 
thorough  perspiration. 

CHAPPED  HANDS. 

Some  years  since,  I  was  xnuch  troubled  with  chapped 
hands,  and  so  much  ellected  were  they,  as  to  ;.  •{uenlly 
bleed.  I  tried  various  uietliods  of  lelief,  without  suc- 
cess. At  last  I  procured  some  honey,  and  bathed  the 
hands  with  it,  washing  them  in  the  mean  time  in  warm 
water,  with  good  castilo  soap,  to  remove  all  dirt  and 
relieve  the  irritation ;  in  half  an  hour  they  were  ])er- 
fectly  healed,  ;ind  I  have  never  known  the  plan  to  fail 
when  tried  by  Mlhers. 


."- ^¥t?*¥«?V-^'«-'if  ^-1^*  -- 


86 


WORMS   ON   THE    FACE — XOOTH   POWDER. 


CHAPPED   LIPS, 


1  i 


m 


are  of  the  same  nature,  and  curable  without  trouble,  by 
the  same  means,  only  that  the  castile  snnp  should  not 
be  used  with  the  warm  water  while  washing  them. 


WORMS   ON    THE    PACE. 

Caused  by  want  of  sufficient  cleanliness,  or  by  a  foul 
stomach,  or  teeth  coated  with  tartar. 

Wasli  the  face  at  first  in  warm  water,  then  when  the 
skin  is  sufficiently  relaxed,  squeeze  out  every  black  and 
jreilow  spot  that  presents  itself;  by  the  time  that  opera- 
tion is  finished,  the  face  will  be  red  and  painful,  wash 
now  in  cold  water,  until  it  is  relieved;  often,  while 
washing,  dash  the  cold  water  up  against  it.  After  this, 
be  careful  to  wash  the  face  in  cold  water  after  every 
meai ;  never  use  soap  to  it  iu  any  form.  For  a  week 
after  you  have  squeezed  out  the  spots,  bathe  the  face 
ever}'  morning  in  a  lotion  made  by  pouring  twenty 
drops  of  tincture  of  benzoin  into  a  gill  of  water  ;  this 
will  have  an  extremely  beneficial  etlect  on  the  lace,  nnd 
prevent  the  appearance  of  an}'  more  spots;  be  on  the 
watch,  however,  Avhen  they  do  present  themselves,  to 
squeeze  ihcni  out  at  once  ;  tins  is  your  only  security. 

If  the  teeth  arc  aireeted,  cut  a  piece  of  pine  slick  to  a 
dull  end,  dip  this  end  in  etnr.  ,•  powder,  and  rub  it  on 
the  teeth,  and  between  them,  ull  you  have  thoroughly 
removed  every  pHrticle  of  tartar.  Be  sure  to  use  tiie 
tooth-brut,n  and  cold  water  every  morning  aflerwnrds; 
a  tooth  powtler  is  requisite,  nnd  it  had  best  he  made 
at  home,  to  ensure  a  knowledge  of  its  being  genuine, 
and  good  for  something. 

TOOTH    POWDER.  '      .<- :  ;-^  .. 

Take  of  Powdered  Chalk,  one  ounce, 

"  •«  Orris-root,  half  an  ounce, 

€  %,  Kmeiy,  ons-eighth  of  an  ounce, 

W  0  White  Sugar,  hnlf  an  ounce. 


POWDER. 


Lhout  trouble,  by 
snnp  should  not 
Lshingthem. 


?ss,  or  by  a  foul 

,  then  wlien  the 
every  black  and 
Lime  that  opcia- 
1  painful,  wash 
d ;  often,  while 
t  it.  After  this, 
ter  after  every 
1.  For  a  week 
,  bathe  the  face 
pniiring  twenty 
of  water  ;  this 
on  the  lace,  and 
)ot.s ;  be  on  the 

themselves,  to 
)n\y  security, 
f  pine  stick  to  a 
•,  and  rub  it  on 
lave  thoroughly 
sure  to  ii.sc  the 
ng  afterwards ; 

best  be  made 
being  genuine, 


nmce, 

of  an  ounce, 

an  ounce. 


^4 


BOILS — ULCERS — ISSUES. 


87 


.Mix  tnem  thoroughly  together;  the  compound  makes 
an  extremely  elegant  and  useful  preparation. 

it  the  bowels  are  out  of  order,  I  need  only  iefe-  of 
course,  to  pievious  directions  for  setting  them  right" 


BOILS 

Of  all  kinds  should  be  warmly  poulticed  inrl  «r,o„  a 
at  once,  when  they  begin  to  pL^t-.^Zltt  7artt 
warTi  ley  wdJ  case  the  pain.  If  proud-fle.h  .Sni 
;..  te  course  sprinkle  o!;  it  poldS  bl  ^  viror^r 
ouch  ,  wuh  lun.r  caustic.  15e  sure  to  keep  h"parts 
perfectly  clean,  washing  out  often  with  wanu  waX 

ULCERS. 

Sometimes  ulcers  break  out  on  the  anklo  nn^ 
tmue  spreading;  and  after  a  little  tJme,tt  other  .Z" 
becomes  also  affected.  The  best  ren  ody  tCc.n  bo 
.•'ppbcd,  ,s  to  bind  strips  of  adhesive  plJte  ^v^rthe 
sore,  so  as  to  bnng  the  parts  on  each^ide  nearer  to 
gethcr,  and  g,ve  the  sore,  as  it  were,  no  care  St  m  n' 
porlmg  uself;  many  a  patient  is  curec' in  '  w- 
al^e,^owhom  all  other  remedies  would  beUr.;:  Zl 

^_„     ISSUES,    '         ^       .         - 

Is  to  put  a  blister  plaster,  the  size  of  a  shillinrv  Wwce 
over  the  part  where  you  want  the  issue;  whe uJ  s  'r^ 
in,^  ,s  produced,  put  a  wooden  pea  on  the  Se  flesh 
wuh  the  outer  coat  ot  skin  remoted,  and  kccjit  there 
by  fastenmg  stnps  of  adhesive  plaster  around   I     T. 
HMjafon  produced  will  keep  up^a  constant     Llarle 
nnd  eff-ect  the  purpose  required!     W  hen  t  le  u  ccr  hSls 
remove  the  pea.  and  the  sore  wiU  get  we    of  i'Slf 


'«sasi|«.  |.tSWijMrttes»i!*4%i«i«»«««»<".' 


■-n  -j- 


IS' 


m 


a>^ 


'  If 


m 


r  -.3. 


86 


EXCKSSIVE    COLD. 


SWELLED  VEINS 


Should  in  all  cases  have  a  proper  bandage  applied 
tothfcin;  the  patient  has  no  other  security  from  a  con- 
stant liability  to  sudden  death,  bj-^  their  rupture. 


STIFF   JOINTS 

Should  be  well  rubbed  or  kneaded  with  the  hand. 
Any  kind  of  linament  may  do  used,  but  the  principal 
reliance  must  be  on  the  rubbing. 

EXCESSIVE    COLI! 

Will  at  last  kill  the  parts  so  as  to  cause  them  to  mor- 
tify. When  a  person  has  reason  to  suspect  that  a  part 
has  been  frosl-bitteii,  let  him  rub  it  with  snow  or  cold 
water,  until  the  natural  warmth  returns;  on  no  account, 
go  near  the  fire  at  first,  for  such  a  course  of  proceeding 
is  productive  of  much  injury. 

When  excessive  cold  acts  upon  the  system,  an  almost; 
irresistible  inclination  is  felt  to  sleep;  but,  if  this  is 
given  way  to,  certain  death  will  result.  If  heat  is  di- 
rectly applied,  during  the  prevalence  of  this  dr.  wsy 
feeling,  it  will  kill  whatever  pa  t  it  touches.  A  story  is  told 
by  Mr.  Knapp,  in  his  "  Jou'-r  1  of  a  Naturalist,"  of  a 
travelling  man,  one  winter's  evening,  who  laid  down 
upon  the  platform  of  a  limekiln,  placing  his  feet,  which 
were  benumbed  with  cold,  upon  the  heap  of  stones, 
newly  put  on  to  burn  during  the  night.  Sleep  overcame 
him  in  lliis  situation;  the  fire  gradually  rising,  and  in- 
creasing until  it  ignited  the  stones  upon  which  his  feet 
were  placed.  Lulled  by  the  warmth,  the  man  slept 
on ;  the  fire  increased  until  it  burned  one  foot  (which 
probably  was  extcnd-3d  over  a  vent-hole)  and  part  of 
the  leg  above  "  ^  ankle,  entirely  off;  consuming  that 
part  so  efTectually,  that  n  ciuder-like  fragment  was  alone 
remaining;  and  still  the  wretch  slept  on,  and  in  this 
state  was  found  bv  the  kiln-man   in  the  morning.     In- 


■«^^ 


sei 
att 
h'\s 
rai 
bo( 
me 
pre 
noi 
but 
rec 


I 

col( 
wit 
app 
anc 
the 

^ 

disc 
sho 
a  lit 
sect 


C 

han 
fbrn 
on  i 
dim 
a  pi 
is  p( 
pair 
th.j  i 
unec 
the 
re  30 
vase 


bandage  applied 
rity  from  a  con- 
'  ruptuio. 


with  the  hand. 
Jt  the  principal 


]se  tliem  tomor- 
spect  that  a  part 
,h  snow  or  cold 
;  on  no  account, 
se  of  proceeding 

^stem,  an  almosi: 
i   hut,  if  this  is 
.     If  heat  is  di- 

of  this  dr.  wsy 
IS.  A  story  is  told 
Naturalist,"  of  a 
•rvho  laid  down 
I  his  feet,  which 

heap  of  stones, 
Sleep  overcame 

rising,  and  in- 

which  his  feet 
,  the  man  slept 
one  ftK)t  (which 
)le)  and  part  of 
consuming  that 
jtneut  was  alone 

on,  and  in  this 
J  morning.     In- 


tmi..- 


^  4 


Cmi.ULAINS — CANCEll. 


80 


.sensible  to  aiiv  pain,  and  ignorant  of  liis  misforlune,  he 
attempted  to  rise  and  pursue  his  journev,  but,  missiiifr 
his  sho(!,  rcciucsted  to  have  it  ihnml ;  and  wlien  he  was 
raised,  putting  his  bun.t  limb  to  the  ground  to  support  his 
body,  the  extremity  of  liis  leg  bone  crumbled  into  frag- 
ments, having  been  calcined  into  lime.  Still,  lie  ex- 
pressed no  sense  of  pain,  and  probably  experienced 
none;  he  survived  his  misfortunes  about  a  fortnight, 
but  the  tire  having  extended  to  other  parts  of  his  body, 
recovery  was  hopeless. 

CIIILBLAIXS, 

In  which  the  parts  assume  a  leaden,  or  deep  purple 
color,  the  pain  not  constant,  but  pungent  aiiil  shooting, 
with  a  constant  itcMiig.  If  any  moiiitication  ensues, 
^PPly  yt^ast  poultici  >  constantly,  until  a  better  appear- 
ance is  assumed.  The  poultices  are  also  useful  to  ease 
the  itchi.ig  pains. 

Various  remedies  have  been  adopted ;  but  where  the 
disease  has  continued  a  long  time,  the  main  reliance 
should  be  on  rubbing  witli  the  hand,  aided,  perhaps,  by 
a  little  iinament,  and  keeping  the  parts  warm,  and  as 
secure  as  possible  from  atmospheric  changes. 

,  CANCER 

Comes  on  at  tirst  as  an  indoh  luuor,  of  a  stony 
hardness,  and  not  discoloring  the  skin  above  it.  In  this 
form  it  is  called  scirrhous.  Prcquenlly  when  it  comes 
on  in  the  breast,  there  is  in  this  stage  a  contraction  and 
diminution  of  bulk,  a  drawing  back  of  the  nipple  and 
a  puckered  state  of  the  skin.  After  a  time,  an  itching 
is  perceived  in  it,  followed  by  peculiar,  sharp,  brniing 
pains:  the  skin  changes  to  a  red  or  livid  appearance; 
th  .;  size  of  the  tumor  rapidly  incr'bas'es  ;  it  has  a  knotty, 
unequal  surface  ;  if  on  the'breast  the  nipple  sinks  in  ; 
the  veins  around  it  become  swelled,  ramify  around  and 
resemble  crab's  claws,  wheiico  the  ikiiijc  of  tlie  dis- 
ease cancer  meaning  crub.     Whei:  it  is  ready  to  break, 


-"*i^l«K.   |.atR^ifiite,jri.~(eJ=-*j»asiM«H'<- 


00 


jiecovehv  from  dhowninq. 


it  becomes  prominent  in  some  minute  point,  a  corroding 
fluid  OOZP3  tlirougli  tho  skin,  wliicli  soon  forms  an  ulcer; 
or  there  i?;  a  consitlerable'  discharge  of  watery  mattor, 
mixed  with  blood,  which  has  flowed  from  these  vessels, 
whose  tuiicr.  have  been  eaten  by  tlie  disease.  The 
piiinsall  this  time  increase,  and  excrescences  often  rise 
from  die  ulcers. 

The  })arts  should  be  kept  perfectly  clean  ;  the  bow- 
els open  ;  and  Lugol's  solution  of  iodine  taken,  a  few 
drops  at  a  time,  every  day  immediately  after  eating. 
If  poultices  lire  applied  to  the  breast,  some  of  this  solu- 
tion should  be  put  on  them.  The  be>t  medical  advice 
should,  of  course,  be  instantly  procured,  whenever  the 
stotiy  hardness  is  felt.  The  principal  object  in  mention- 
ing the  disease  at  all  was  to  prevent  any  tampering 
with  it. 


RECOVRHY   FROM   DROWNING. 


There  have  been  many  extraordinary  recoveries 
where  the  body  has  laid  for  hours  under  water;  but  in 
general  there  is  not  much  hope  after  an  immersion  of 
ten  minutes. 

After  the  body  is  taken  out  of  the  water,  use  it  as 
gently  as  possible;  let  no  violence  of  any  kind,  such 
us  roiling  on  a  barrel,  be  permitted  :  of  course,  incline 
the  head  at  first,  that  the  water  may  run  oft*;  place  the 
body  in  a  warm  bed  and  cover  with  a  warm  blanket ; 
hot  bricks,  or  bottles  of  water  should  be  placed  to  the 
feet  and  hands  ;  and  while  one  or  two  persons  are  rub- 
bing assiduously  the  body  with  the  palms  of  the  hands. 
Id  another  try  to  fill  the  lungs  with  air:  to  do  this, 
close  the  nostrils  of  the  subject,  and  fitting  j'our  mouth 
to  his,  blow  steadily  and  forcibly  until  the  chest  is  full 
of  air  ;  then  press  the  bowels  upwards,  that  it  may  be 
ejected  :  this  should  be  repeated  a  number  of  times 
until  some  signs  of  Yiih  are  shown.  An  injection,  in 
which  there  is  spirits  of  turpentine,  may  be  thrown  up. 
Gentle  stimulants  may  be  given  on  recovery. 


refe 


ra. 

>int,  a  corroding 
forms  an  ulcer; 
wiitory  mattor, 
m  those  vcsseljj, 
disease.  The 
ences  often  rise 

lean  ;  the  bow- 
le  taken,  a  few 
ly  after  eating, 
me  of  tliis  solu- 
medical  advice 
,  whenever  the 
ject  in  mention- 
any  tampering 


ra. 

ary  recoveries 
r  water ;  but  in 
n  immersion  of 

.'ater,  use  it  as 
any  kind,  such 
c(^urse,  incline 
1  off";  place  the 
warm  blanket ; 
e  placed  to  the 
•ersons  are  rub- 
is  of  the  hands, 
lir  :  to  do  this, 
ing  j'our  mouth 
[he  chest  is  full 
,  that  it  may  be 
imber  of  times 
in  injection,  in 
'  be  thrown  up. 
veiy. 


BLEEDING    FROM    WOUNDS. 


9t 


When  an  artery  has  ijcen  ac  iJentally  wounded,  the 
fact  may  be  known  by  the  llorid  red  color  of  the  blood 
.•ind  Its  coming  out  iu  small  jels  :  if  it  i.s  on  any  pari  oi" 
the  trunk,  apply   prcs-^ure,  with  elotlis  dipped    in  coM 
alum  water;  if  on  any  part  of  )l,o  arms  or  leqs,  bind  a 
handkerchief  tightly  around  the  thigh,  or  arin  near  the 
sh.'Uldcr.    as    h,-h    un   as   possible  in  l)oth  instances, 
still  continuing  the  otfier  means.     K  largo  arteria  van 
be   felt  beating    between    the    wound    and    the   heart 
press  a  key  or  knife-handle,  or  any  ihing  similar,  li-ditlv 
onjt  against  the   bone,  and   tho'blee.ling  can  thus  be 
commanded   until  assistance  arrives.     It  need  not  be 
saut  that  tiie  services  of  a  surgeon  should  be  procured 
as  soon  as  possible. 

clergyman's  sore  throat, 

,  Generally  prevails  from  trouble  in  the  stomach.  It 
13  often  to  the  alFected  person  one  of  the  signals  nature 
throws  out  to  warn  him  that  apoplexy  is  advancin-r; 
It  was  formerly  cured  by  travelling  and  leavinrr  „]r. 
preaching  for  a  considerable  period';  but  there  is  no 
necessity  whatever  for  this  :  active  purgation  and  a 
light  diet,  with  plenty  of  bodily  exercise,  will  always 
effect  a  cure. 

GENERAL  CAtTSES   OP   DISEASE,  AND  MOEG  OF   AVOIDING 

aijd  curing  them. 

Perhaps  the  best  idea  could  be  obtained  of  these,  by 
referring  back  to  the  first  part  of  this  bo(,k,  and  exam- 
ining the  rules  for  preserving  health  ;  taking  their  oppo- 
SiLCs  would  in  many  instances  give  the  causes  otdi'>- 
ease. 

Diseases,  such  as  mumps,  scarlet-fever,  smallpox, 
and  -neasles,  can  only  be  caught  by  direct  communica- 
tion with  those  aflected  by  them.  As  it  is  the  property 
ot  yeast,  that  even  wlien  a  very  little  quantity  is  added 


>j»*!8'ift8^»aWa».Miiiii«>"J*^"""  ■-— ~«."- 


98 


OENEHAL   CAUSES    OX'    DIftCASK,    KTC. 


to  many  Imivlred  or  tlioiisanil  j^aitons  of  malt,  it  will, 
nnrler  l;ivornble  ciicninstiuice."*,  c-uuso  iIk-  wliolo  to  fi>i- 
moiif,  find  prodiico  ji  svihslimcc  like  il.sfdf ;  of  t!io  same 
njituic'  arti  tl)(>  fDVPAOiocs  i'hvhiih,  hm  tlir-y  me  cullod  ;  n 
very  lilllc  poison  mny  Ixi  cojutnimicHtfd  by  one  indi- 
viflu!''  to  jiiiotltcr,  wliicli  will  in  thf  ir  '■•■idu;d  tliiit  re- 
civos,  iiiako  cnoniih  lo  coiiliimiualo  tti      vorld. 

Agiiin — llifTC  are  oiliorn,  tis  jail-fi  n;  ami  >*<iinc 
l<)rm3  of  dyscmlrry,  wliicli  caiiiini.  l)f.  cor.imunirntpd 
directly  iVom  one  lo  aiiollier,  tlio  discliar!;ps  lirmi  wliicli, 
wlion  iliry  liavc^  left  llio  lioily,  dcfoiiiposn  and  ])(iison 
the  air,  so  that  a  person  rx|)iised  to  their  inllncnco  will 
innbibe  the  same  Ibrin  of  disease  ;  stieli  are  called  iNKKe- 
Tious.  it  i.-i  an  error,  lliiit  yellow-fever  or  ;»lnp-fevcr 
can  be  bronght  to  oiu'  shores  in  vessels  arri\ing  iiere  : 
such  diseases  cannot  be  (.'onveycd  I'toni  p(»rt  to  port; 
bat  the  arrangement  on  boaid  of  ships  may  be  such  ns 
to  immediatety  \nvod  disease  by  poison  being  formed 
when  the  air  has  ueeess  to  the  interior  pait3  on  the 
hatches  being  removed. 

In  marshy  countries,  where  tliere  is  much  heat  and 
moisture,  a  peculiar  poison  is  generated  called  malamt ; 
it  is  the  action  of  this  poison  upon  the  system  that  giveri 
rise  to  the  various  forms  of  fever  and  ague. 

Iidlammations  of  various  organs  are  produced  either 
by  the  direct  operation  of  wounds,  bruises,  burns,  or 
contact  with  any  substance  irritating  in  itself,  as  Span- 
ish Hie8,  lunar  caustic,  and  oil  of  vitriol.  At  other  times 
they  are  bronght  on  by  excess  in  mental  emotion,  too 
much  labor,  or  undue  exposure  to  the  sun :  these 
causes,  with  the  taking  of  cold  are  about  the  princip.'d 
ones  in  inducing  inflammatory  disease. 

The  avoidance  of  fruit,  in  summer,  is  another  cause 
of  disorder  in  the  bowels :  the  diet  should  be  light  and 
vegetable  in  summer,  and  nutritious  and  animal  in  win- 
ter, i^'iijre  points  out  this  plan  in  her  arrangements. 
In  tropical  climates,  the  fruits  are  light  and  watery,  and 
there  are  less  eatable  animals.  The  reverse  of  this 
prevails  in  cold  regions ;  the  fruits  are  solid  and  oily, 
and   the  eatable  animals  are   immensi-iy   numerous. 


F.v( 

-ilril 

not  I 

fact 

gro' 

tabl 

des( 

pi  a  I 

whe 

pas< 

fresl 

wati 

and 

nvei 

foot 

ofifl'i 

trav 

and 

man 

the  . 

guai 

lias 

ofter 

T 

Jam 

and 

Natij 

pare 

evin( 

pare 

with 

the  I 

other 

sky, 

its  le 

fula 

mea( 

are  \ 

more 


i... 


•■*^--s.'(i««««j*S*w«<«! : 


v;r^*iiSg**i^:; 


'^^^^m^'.-: 


msa  -sjji  I, 


v.,  v.rr. 

(if  malt,  it  will, 
lli(.'  w  h()I(;  to  It'i- 
vW;  of  tlio  Kiiiuc 
hoy  aro  railed  ;  ;i 

lU'(1     I)V  OliC  itlili- 

!  '■•idiVil  tliiit  iv- 
I  v'orld. 
'(  '.  ?r,  ami  •idinc 
f.  coi.iimii)ifntt><l 
rurs  from  wliicli, 
posn  ami  ])(iisoii 
[i'lv  iulliiciict!  will 
tiro  called  iNFKf- 
ver  or  :i|ii|)-f<,;vt'r 
Is  arrivinjj,'  iiorc  : 
oiii  port  to  port; 
1  itiiiy  he  such  ns 
on  biMiig  formed 
rior  paits  on  the 

s  inucli  boat  and 
1  called  malaria ; 
n'slem  that  gives 
igue. 

?  produced  cither 
raises,  burn-5,  or 
n  itself,  as  Span- 
.  At  other  limes 
ntal  einotion,  too 
the  sun :  these 
joutthc  princip.'d 

is  another  cause 
3uld  be  light  and 
id  animal  in  vvin- 
jr  arrangements. 

and  watery,  and 
!  reverse  of  this 
e  solid  and  oily, 
nsely   numerous. 


OENEHAt  CAUSKS  OF  DWBASK,   ETC. 


f>n 


F,  very  whore  the  contrivanees  of  nature  for  our  rntuforf 
•strike  us  with  surprise  and  a.slnnishinent.  Tlieic  is 
noth.'ug  more  unnreountiible,  says  n  writer,  than  the 
fact  ol  certain  plants,  teeming  with  moisiure,  ami 
growing  to  a  large  size,  in  places  where  no  oiher  vege- 
tables can  wilhstjmd  the  i)urriing  ten)peratin-e.     In  ihe 


vtensive 

'1 10 
re- 
no 

foot, 


deserts  of  the  Ivist,  in  Arabi;ii  ami  ih 
plains  where  nothing,  save  sand,  is  sei" 
where  the  heat,  reflected  from  the  eii 
passing  cloud,  which  hastens,  as  it  wti 
freshing  moisture  on  a  more  grateful  S} 
water  ever  risf^s  from  a  spring,  or  falls  'h  ,ni  on 
and  where  the  burning  soil  i>  intolerable  to  tlit  ..„„, 
even  of  the  camel,  the  watermelon  attains  a  size  of  a 
foot  or  more  in  diameter,  nnd  while  all  around  is  parched, 
offers,  in  its  cold  and  lopious  juice,  a  draught  to  ihe 
traveller,  which  has  often  saved  him  from  a  lingering 
and  painful  death.  In  a  similar,  though  less  cflieient 
manner,  the  melon  crictus  n  IVcshes  the  wild  herds  of 
the  Pampas,  and  the  formidinle  prickles  are  not  a  sure 
guard  against  the  powerful  kick  of  a  wild  horse,  who 
lias  no  other  mode  of  citing  at  its  interior,  but  who  is 
often  lamed  in  this  exiiaordinary  contest. 

There  arc  climates,  says  Flini,  fin-  example,  that  of 
Jamaica,  where  thegrass  dies,  the  soil  cracks  in  chasms, 
and  hardens  under  the  fierceness  of  the  unclouded  sun. 
Nature  seems  to  come  to  the  aid  of  the  seared  and 
parched  earth,  and  employs  a  menus  to  shelter  it  which 
evinces  another  provision  of  Providence.  It  covers  the 
parched  soil,  which  refuses  to  produce  a  spear  of  gra'.s, 
with  a  kind  of  tree,  the  bread  nut,  whose  leaves  lia\ o 
the  property  to  multiply  under  the  (ires  of  the  sky,  as 
others  have  to  grow  in  the  dew.  The  more  bmniiig  the 
sky,  and  the  more  arid  the  earth,  the  more  viaorou.-ly 
its  leaves  unfold.  The  Hocks  find  in  its  t()liagc  u  health- 
ful and  abundant  pasturage.  It  becomes  a  sort  of  fresh 
meadow  in  the  air,  at  the  period  when  all  other  meadows 
are  withered  and  sear.  Still  further,  llusc  meadows, 
more  prolific  than  those  fostered  by  the  dews  and  show- 


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ert,  conceal  (K-licioiis  fruit,  whioli  ripeii:*  iis  food  for 
tntin,  to  re  fresh  niul  iiouii-ili  him. 

An  nttontivo  niiscrvulioii  of  niitiiro  will  oflen  show  us 
how  lo  avoid  disoiisc,  ;iml,  li:ivin,ii:  "iico  coiitracli'd  it, 
in  the  best  Mi;iiiner  of  odl-ctiiifrji  cure.  S!ivni(es(h)  this 
mnt;h  more  than  thecivihzcd,  nnd  profit  hirgely  in  con- 
sequence. 

yVliril  tho.sn  eircumstanccs  may   have  been,  says  a 
writer,  that  by  their  pcculiiir  ageiicy  served  to  hiy  tlio 
hrst  (biin(hition  of  practical   medicine,  it  is  dillicult  at 
this  time  to  discover.     Pntbably  some  exi)erimenl3  wcriJ 
blmdly  undertaken,  under  the  anguish  and  pressure  of 
disease,  and  the  knowledge  ihcnco  derived  remembered, 
and  communicated  to  others   fir  use  in  fiimihir  cases: 
other  discoveries  may  have   been   made   by  accident, 
and  others,  and  still  a  more   mmicrous  class,  from  ob- 
servations niade  by  men  on  the  instincts  of  brute  ani- 
mals.    A  common  instance  of  this  is  seen  in  the  dog, 
who,  when  sick,  cats  a  quantity  of  prickly  grass,  which 
answers  the  puri)osc  of  an  emetic.     The  goats  aflbrd 
another  example;  for  it  is  said  that  an  Arabian  shep- 
herd having  observed  the  goals  of  his  flock,  as  often  as 
they  brow^■ed  upon  the  cotlec  fruit,  to   skip  about  and 
display  other  signs  of  intoxication,  was  induced  to  try 
the  berry  upon  himself,  and  so  discovered  its  exhilarti- 
ng  quality.     The  apes  of  Abyssinia,  in  like  manner, 
are  reported  to  have,  by  trials  on  themselves,  first  ex- 
hibited  to  men  the  laxative  qualities  of  cassia  fistula. 
There  are  very  few  men  who,  if  they  would  take  the 
trouble,  could  not  make  many  valuable  discoveries  by 
watching  the  circumstances  around  them  with  attention. 
People  living  in  marshy  districts,  should   rigidly  ob- 
serve the  rules  for  health  laid  down  in  a  former  portion 
of  this  book.     Their  dwellings   should   be  built  on  a 
rather  elevated  situation,  and,  to  use  the  words  of  Drs. 
Blane  and  Lempriere,  "  on  no  account  should  ground 
floors  be  used  to  sleep  upon;  the  more  lofty  the   build- 
ings the  belter,  for  the  tenants  of  the  upper  stories  not 
only  enjoy  the  best  health,  but  when  taken  ill,  have  the 


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OKAKUAL    CAUSES    OF    UISEASE,    ETC.  95 

cliseaso  in  the  mildest  form.  The  most  dangerous  times 
tor  bemg  out  m  the  open  air,  in  such  places,  are  when 
the  sun  is  just  setting,  and  immediately  before  hcri«e«- 
the  east  dangerous,  is  when  the  sun  is  directly  over 
head.  The  dwellings  should,  in  all  cases,  be  so  built 
that  the  sunlight  will  come  freely  into  every  room  ; 
they  should  also  be  well  aired,  and  on  the  least  ap- 
proach of  dampness,  fires  kindled  to  dry  and  warm 
the  rooms. 

The  sick  room  should  bo  kept,  in  inflammatory  dis- 
eases, at  a  cool  temperature,  with  a  draft  of  air  con- 
stantly passing  through  it;  the  patient's  bed  must,  of 
course,  be  out  of  the  reach  of  the  current.  No  car- 
pets should  be  laid  down,  and  it  is  well  to  sprinkle  the 
floor  frequently  with  vinegar  and  water. 

If  bleeding  is  performed,  be  careful  to  feel  around 
and  upon  the  vein  you  intend  cutting,  after  the  arm  is 
bound  up,  before  making  the  incision,  if  a  throbbing  is 
telt,  choose  another  vein,  for  the  chances  are,  that  by 
persistmg  in  cutting,  an  artery  may  be  opened,  and  the 
patient's  life  lost. 


COOKERY  FOR  THE  SICK. 


A  quick  made  Brotfc— Take  a  bono  or  iwo  of  a  neck  or  loin  of 
mutton,  take  off  the  fat  and  skin,  set  it  on  the  fire  in  a  small  tin 
saucepan  that  has  a  cover,  tvith  three  quarters  of  a  pint  of  water, 
the  meat  being  lirst  beaten  and  cut  in  thin  bits;  put  a  bit  of  thyme 
and  i)ar9lcy,  and  if  approved,  a  slice  of  onion.  Let  it  boil  very 
quick,  gkini  it  nicely  ;  take  off  tlio  cover,  if  likely  to  bo  too  weak, 
else  cover  it.     Half  an  hour  is  sutfieient  for  the  Avbole  process. 

A  very  nourishing  Vml  Broth — Put  the  knuckle  of  a  leg  or  shoul- 
der of  veal,  with  very  little  meat  to  it,  an  old  fowl,  and  four  shank- 
bones  of  mutton  extremely  well  soaked  and  bruised,  three  blades  of 
mace,  ten  peppercorns,  an  onion,  a  large  bit  of  bread,  and  three 
quarts  of  water,  info  a  stew-pot  that  covers  close,  and  simmer  in  the 
slowest  manner  after  it  has  boiled  up  and  been  skimmed ;  or  bake 
it;  strain  and  take  oflftlio  fat ;  salt  iis  wanted.  It  will  require  four 
hours. 

lirolh  of  Beef,  Mutton  and  Veal. — Put  two  pounds  of  lean  beef, 
one  pound  of  scrag  of  veal,  one  pound  of  scrag  of  mutton,  three 
ounces  of  pearl-barley,  sweet  herbs  and  ten  peppercorns,  into  a  nice 
tin  saucepan,  wiih  seven  quarts  of  water ;  to  simmer  to  three  or  four 
quarts,  and  clear  from  the  fat  when  cold.  Add  one  onion  if  approved, 
or  the  white  partof  ieeks.  Soup  and  broth,  made  of  diflerent  meats, 
are  more  supporting,  as  well  as  better  flavored.  To  remove  the  fat, 
take  it  olT  when  cold  as  clean  as  possi!>le  ;  and  if  there  be  still  any 
remaining,  lay  a  bit  of  clean  blotting  or  cap  paper  on  the  broth  when 
in  the  basin,  and  it  will  take  up  every  p-      -'s. 

Calves'  Feet  Broth. — Boil   two  fo.  hrec  quarts  of  water  to 

half;  strain  and  set  it  by;  when  to  b^  .  d,  take  off  the  fat,  put  a 
large  tcacupful  of  the  jelly  into  a  sauce|)an  with  half  a  glass  of  sweet 
wine,  a  little  sugar  and  nutmeg,  and  heat  it  till  it  be  ready  to  boil, 
then  take  a  little  of  it  and  !-^at  by  degrees  to  the  yolk  of  an  egg,  and 
adding  a  bit  of  butter  tht  size  of  a  nutmeg,  stir  it  altogether,  but 
don't  let  it  boil ;  grate  a  bit  of  fresh  lemon-peel  into  it. 

Chicken  Broth.— Vwt  the  body  and  legs  of  the  fowl,  after  taking 
off  the  skin  and  rump,  into  the  water  it  was  boiled  in,  w  ith  one  bUide 
of  mace,  one  slict;  oJ'  onion,  and  tea  white  peppercorns.  Simmer 
till  the  broth  be  m'  a  pleasant  flavor :  if  not  water  enough,  add  a  lit- 
tle. Beat  a  quarter  of  an  ounce  of  sweet  almonds  with  a  teaspoon- 
fu!  of  water  fine,  boil  it  in  the  broth ;  strain ;  and  when  cool,  re- 
move the  fat. 


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c  Are  ill  a  small  tin 
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on.  Let  it  boil  very 
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whole  process. 

kie  of  a  leg  or  shoul- 
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lie  onion  if  approved, 
le  of  diflerent  meats, 
,  To  remove  the  fat, 
1  if  there  be  still  any 
Br  on  the  broth  when 

5e  quarts  of  water  to 

ake  off  the  fat,  put  a 

half  a  glass  of  sweet 

it  be  ready  to  boil, 

e  yolk  of  an  egg,  and 

stir  it  altogether,  but 

into  it. 

he  fowl,  after  taking 
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ppercorns.  Simmer 
ter  enough,  add  a  lit- 
iids  with  a  teaspoon- 
and  when  cool,  re- 


Ue'fTen.—V»t  a  pound  of  llcshy  beof  in  thin  slicrs  ;  oimn-er  with 
a  quart  of  water  twenty  minutes,  alter  it  bus  (.iiue  boiled  and  been 
skimmed  ;  season,  if  approved,  with  a  small  portion  of  salt. 

Arrou<-I{'j(,l  Jdhj-K  genuine,  is  vcrv  iiourisbiu';,,  especially  fur 
weak  bowels.  Put  iuto  a  smicepan  balf'ii  pint  of  water,  a  (.-lass  of 
sherry,  or  a  spoonful  of  bramly,  Krate.!  iiutrm-  mid  line  sugar:  boil 
once  up,  then  mix  it  by  degrees  into  a  dessertspoonnil  of  arrow  root, 
previously  rubbed  smooth  uith  two  spooiisfrtl  of  cold  water;  then 
returu  the  whole  into  the  saucepan;  stir  and  boil  it  three  mitiiites. 

Taplocn  Jell;/ —Choose  the  largest  sort,  pour  cold  water  on  to 
wash  It  two  or  three  times,  then  soak  it  in  fresh  water  Hve  or  ^ix 
hours,  and  simmer  it  in  the  same  until  if  become  quite  clear;  then 
j)ut  lemou-jninc,  nine  and  sugar.  The  peel  should  have  been  boiled 
in  It.     It  thickens  very  much 

An  Excellent  Jelly.— Tnke  rice,  sago,  pearl-barley,  hartshorn 
snavings,  each  an  ounce  ;  simmer  with  three  pints  of  water  to  one. 
pud  strain  it.  When  cold  it  « ill  be  a  jelly,  of  which  give,  dissolved 
in  wine,  milk,  or  broth,  in  change  with  other  nourishment. 

Panada  made,  in  Five  Minulet.— Set  a  little  water  on  the  fire  with 
a  glass  ol  white  wine,  some  sugar,  and  a  scrape  of  nutmes  and 
lemon-peel ;  meanwhile  grate  some  crumbs  of  bread.  The  moment 
the  mixture  boils  up,  keeping  it  still  on  the  fire,  put  the  crumbs  in 

drink  VlkcTt  off        ''^  ''  *"""■     ^''^"  ^'  "^  '"''''""■  •'"'^'^"'-■»« J"«  to 

Another.-.  -Make  as  above,  but  instead  of  a  glass  of  wine,  put  in  a 
teaspoonlul  of  rum,  and  h  bit  of  butter ;  sugar  as  above.  This  is  a 
very  pleasant  tood. 

Chicken  Panada.-noi[  it  till  about  three  parts  ready  in  a  quart 
ot  water,  take  off  the  skin,  cut  the  white  meat  off  when  cold,  and 
put  mto  a  marble  mortar  :  pound  it  to  a  paste  with  a  little  of  the 
water  It  was  boiled  in,  season  with  a  little  salt,  a  grate  of  nutmec 
and  the  least  bit  of  iemon-peel.  Boil  gently  for  a  few  minutes  to 
the  consistency  you  like;  it  should  be  such  as  you  can  drink,  thouch 
tolerably  thick.  This  conveys  great  nourishment  in  small  com- 
pass. 

Caurf/e.— Make  a  fine  smooth  gruel;  strain  it  when  boiled  well- 
stir  It  at  times  till  cold.  When  to  be  used,  add  sugar,  wine,  and 
lemon-peel,  with  nutr.ieg.  Some  persons  like  a  spoonful  of  brandv 
besides  the  wine,  others  like  lemon  juice. 

Cold  Caudle.— Boil  a  quart  of  spring  water ;  when  cold,  add  thg 
yolk  of  an  egg,  the  jmce  of  a  small  lemon,  six  spoonsful  of  sweet 
wme,  sugar  to  your  taste,  and  syrup  of  lemons  one  ounce. 

Rice  Caudle.— When  the  water  boils,  pour  into  it  some  grated 
rice,  mixed  with  a  little  colu  water;  when  of  a  proper  consistence 
add  sugar,  emon-peel,  and  ciunamou,  and  a  glass  of  braudv,  to  a 
quart.    Boil  all  smooth.  ^ 


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COOKKKY    von.    THE    SICK. 


Another. — Soak  some  rice  in  water  an  hour;  strain  it,  and  put 
two  spooniiful  of  the  rice  into  a  pint  and  a  quart  of  inilk^  siininer 
till  it  will  pull)  thriiuji;!)  a  sieve,  then  put  the  pulp  and  milk  into  a 
sauecpan  witii  a  bruised  clove  and  a  bit  of  white  sugar ;  simmer  ten 
minutes  ;  if  to  thick,  add  a  spoonful  or  two  of  milk,  tind  serve  with 
thin  toast. 

Cojfic-MUk. — IJoil  a  desert-spoonfnl  of  ground  coffee,  in  nearly  a 
pint  of  milk,  u  quarter  of  an  hour;  then  put  into  it  a  shaving  or  two 
of  isiuKluss,  and  clear  it ;  let  it  boil  a  few  minutes,  and  set  \\.  by  tho 
side  of  the  lire  to  clarify-  This  is  a  very  line  breakfast ;  it  should  bo 
sweetened  with  sugar  of  a  good  quality.  ■■    . 

Milk- Porridge. — Make  a  fine  gruel  of  cracked  corn,  grits  or  oat- 
meal, long  boiled  ;  strain  otl':  either  add  told  or  warm  milk,  as  may 
be  approved.     Serve  with  toast. 

Ground  Rice  Milk. — Hoil  one  spoonful  of  ground  rice,  rubbed 
down  smooth,  with  three  half  pints  of  milk,  a  bit  of  cinnamon,  lemon- 
peel  and  nutmeg  ;  sweeten  when  nearly  done. 

Hafro. — To  prevent  tlie  earthy  taste,  soak  it  in  cold  water  an 
hour;  [)our  that  off  and  wash  it  well ;  then  add  more,  and  simmer 
gently  till  clear:  flavor  with  lemon-peel  and  spice,  if  approved;  add 
wine  and  sugar,  and  boil  all  up  together. 

A  Itefrrshing  Drink  iti  Fever. — Put  a  little  tea-sage,  two  sprigg 
of  balm,  and  a  little  sorrel,  into  a  stone  jug,  having  first  washed  and 
dried  them;  peel  thin  a  small  lemon,  and  clear  from  the  white; 
slice  it,  and  put  a  bit  of  the  peel  in  ;  then  pour  in  three  pints  of  boil- 
ing water;  sweeten,  and  cover  it  close. 

Jt'liite  fFine  Whey. — Put  half-a-pint  of  new.milk  on  the  fire;  the 
moment  it  boils  up,  pour  in  as  tnuch  sound  raisin-wiue  as  will  com- 
pletely turn  it,  and  it  looks  clear ;  let  it  boil  up,  then  set  the  sauce- 
pan asi'le  till  the  curd  subsides,  and  do  not  stir  it.  Pour  the  whey 
off,  and  add  to  it  half-apint  of  boiling  water,  and  a  bit  of  white 
gugar.  Thus  you  will  have  a  whey  perfectly  cleared  of  milky  par- 
ticles, and  as  weak  as  you  choose  to  make  it.  > 

Jjemon  Whey. — Pour  into  boiling  milk  as  much  lemon-juice  as 
will  make  a  small  quantity  quite  clear;  dilute  with  hot  water  to  an 
agrccnble  smart  acid,  and  put  a  bit  or  two  of  sugar.  This  is  less 
heating  than  if  made  of  wine  ;  and  if  only  to  excite  perspiration, 
answers  as  well. 

Egs;  Wine.—  Beat  an  egg ;  mix  with  it  a  spoonful  of  cold  water ; 
set  on  the  fire  a  glass  of  white  wine,  half  a  glass  of  water  sugar  and 
nutmeg.  When  it  bolls,  pour  a  little  of  it  to  the  egg  by  degrees,  till 
the  whole  be  in,  stirring  it  well ;  then  return  the  whole  into  the  sauce- 
pan ;  put  it  on  a  gentle  fire ;  stir  it  one  way  for  not  more  than  a 
minute;  for  if  it  boil,  or  the  egg  be  stale,  it  will  curdle.  Serve 
with  toast. 

Egg  wine  may  be  made  as  above,  without  warming  tli«  egg,  and 
it  is  then  lighter  on  the  stomach,  though  not  bo  pleasant  to  the  taste. 


;  strain  it,  and  put 
ii'l  of  milk;  Biinincr 
lip  and  milk  into  a 
L'  sugar ;  simmer  ten 
nilk,  uud  serve  with 

id  coflTfc,  in  nearly  a 
)  it  a  shaving  ur  twu 
:cs,  and  set  \\,  t<y  the 
;<ikfust ;  it  should  bo 

;d  corn,  grits  or  oat- 
'  warm  milk,  as  may 

ground  rice,  ruhhcd 
of  cinnamon,  lemon- 
it  in  cold  water  an 
i  more,  and  simmer 
ce,  if  approved ;  add 

tea-sage,  two  sprigg 
ing  first  washed  and 
:ar  from  the  white; 
a  three  pints  of  boil- 

nilif  on  the  fire;  the 
in-wiueaa  will  com- 
then  set  the  sauce- 
it.  Pour  the  whey 
•,  and  a  bit  of  white 
er.red  of  milky  par- 

luch  lemon-juice  as 
vjth  hot  water  to  an 
sugar.  This  is  less 
excite  perspiration. 

onful  of  cold  water ; 
of  water  sugar  and 
(  egg  by  degrees,  till 
vhole  into  the  sauce- 
br  not  more  than  a 
will  curdle.     Serve 

arming  tii<j  egg,  and 
>len8ant  to  the  taste. 


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